Jouneyperson Millwright

Journeyperson Millwright / Industrial Mechanic – Multiple Opportunities

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Grow your career in a global mining organization Based in Labrador City, NL – no fly in/fly out , relocation assistance is provided

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for Millwrights for multiple departments at the Iron Ore Company of Canada site in Labrador City, NL. The Millwright will ensure that maintenance activities are safely carried out to fixed plant, and associated assets, in a safe and efficient manner. The specific work schedule varies based on department assigned. Schedules typically include shifts up to 12 hours, days, nights and weekends.

This is a great opportunity for a driven and safety-oriented individual to contribute to the IOC maintenance team.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Maintenace Supervisor you will be:

Participating actively in company safety systems and initiatives Demonstrating a safe work record resulting from a proactive approach to safety Contributing to improvement ideas and solutions in the workplace Diagnosing and repairing all types of rotating and conveying equipment Using power and hand equipment, performing varied types of rigging, often at heights which require climbing and the use of safety equipment , harness, lanyard, SRL’s, man-lifts, scissor-lifts 

Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available. Relocation assistance is provided.

What you’ll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team; High school diploma or GED equivalent; Valid Class 5 driver’s license; Hold an Inter-provincial Millwright certificate. Apprentices who have successfully completed 2nd / 3rd block apprenticeship may be considered. Experience in an industrial environment; previous mining experience considered an asset Self-starter, energetic, committed to achieving results Possess a highly flexible approach to work Team membership skills including the ability to work well in a team environment

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions A competitive compensation Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans Attractive share ownership plan Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe. 
IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. 

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