Industrial Electrical Tradesperson at Rio Tinto · Invercarg…

Industrial Electrical Tradesperson Location: Invercargill Industrial Electrical Tradesperson – NZAS Tiwai Point, Invercargill | Permanent | Day Work (Mon–Fri or 9 Day Fortnight) Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development and global career opportunities Balanced work-life rhythm with a lifestyle-friendly day roster — no FIFO, no long commutes. ​Competitive salary range with annual short-term incentive bonus Escape the city – relocation support for you and your immediate family and enjoy affordable living, short commutes and an outdoor lifestyle We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future.  Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the role We are looking for an Industrial Electrical Tradesperson to join our Main Workshop at NZAS, supporting maintenance and repair of critical site equipment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced industrial electrician to apply strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills in a heavy industrial environment while stepping into a more balanced, lifestyle-focused way of working. Reporting to the Superintendent or Supervisor, you will: Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance across plant and workshop equipment Diagnose and repair cranes, machinery and industrial electrical systems Support contractor work to ensure safe and high-quality outcomes Mentor apprentices and support capability within the team Deliver reliable, high-quality repair work within production timeframes Contribute to a strong safety-first and team-oriented culture About you A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Registered Electrician with a current practising licence (or transferable AU qualification) Strong background in industrial, mining or heavy process environments Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic capability Experience working with large-scale plant, equipment or workshop machinery Ability to mentor others and contribute to a high-performing team What we offer A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Competitive salary with an annual short-term incentive plan (STIP) Employer superannuation on gross salary through the NZAS retirement scheme Relocation support for you and your immediate family Free transport between Invercargill and Tiwai Point Southern Cross health insurance and wellbeing support Uniforms and full laundry service provided Career progression opportunities across Rio Tinto locally and globally Where you’ll be working NZAS at Tiwai Point is a world-class aluminium smelter and a key part of New Zealand’s industrial landscape. Located near Invercargill, you’ll enjoy a laid-back lifestyle, affordable housing, minimal commute times, and easy access to outdoor activities. #gts Ready to apply? If you’re an experienced industrial electrician looking to step away from FIFO or high-commute roles without losing technical challenge — this is your opportunity. Apply now. 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 situations and meet opportunities. Respect and Inclusion At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.