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Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and Southern Africa. For more information, please visit www.riotinto.com.

Rio Tinto Energy has recently acquired control of Riversdale Mining in Mozambique. Riversdale currently has 2 projects, the Benga project which is set to produce first coal in 2011. The Rio Tinto Health and Safety standards and processes need to be established in a quick and effective way to deliver strong health and safety outcomes and alignment with Rio Tinto's values and standards.

The Plumber is a member of the Maintenance and Engineering team, reporting through to the Superintendent Maintenance & Infrastructure The team is responsible for providing maintenance and engineering support services to the Benga Operations. The Plumber will be expected to carry out planned maintenance and prevent breakdown. The fabrication of parts and supply a good services for the Benga Operation

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead by example, demonstrating behavior which supports the direction and values of RTCM by consistently demonstrating safe behaviors.
• Confront Unsafe Acts in a proactive and positive manner.
• Actively participate in effective pre-start meetings and safety improvement initiatives
• Follow and promote the RTCM safety standards
• Complete Take 5's, pre-task hazard assessments & permits as required.
• Demonstrate high quality workmanship in all aspect of work.
• Interpret technical drawings and apply to fabrication activities
• Interpret welding specification and apply to tasks
• Understand material specification and subsequent application of leading practice welding techniques
• Actively participate in formal and informal training activities
• Actively participate in the development of Benga welding equipment, facilities, specifications and procedures
• Actively apply the RTCM Team Membership model.
• Manage personal leave to within acceptable limits.
• Communicate openly and honestly with team members

Minimum Requirements

• College/University Education/ Other Qualifications
• Year 10 certificate (minimum)
• SAGE experience (desirable)
• Microsoft Office Suite (desirable)
• Drivers License
• Interpretation of application of welding standards and technical drawings
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use time effectively to complete tasks;
• Good verbal communication skills; the ability to work effectively with others

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