Rio Tinto is a multinational mining company
Rio Tinto has operations in more than 60 countries and employs over 130,000 people. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1873 and is one of the largest mining companies in the world.
Rio Tinto is a leading producer of copper, lead, zinc, nickel and cobalt. The company also produces gold, silver, coal and diamonds.
Rio Tinto mines in Western Australia include;
- Tom Price
- Paraburdoo
- Channar
- Eastern Range
- Marandoo
- Brockman 2
- Brockman 4
- Nammuldi
- Western Turner Syncline
- Silvergrass
- West Angelas
- Hope Downs 1
- Hope Downs 4
- Yandicoogina
- Robe Valley (Mesa A)
- Robe Valley (Mesa J)
- Gudai-Darri
Mines in Queensland include;
- East Weipa
- Andoom
- Amrun
Working at Rio Tinto
Due to the current skills shortage in Australia, there has never been a better time to gain employment with Rio Tinto. With more than 150 occupations in the resources sector including; mechanics, drillers, machinery operators, electricians, fitters, technicians, engineers, kitchen staff, cleaners, truck drivers and more. If you are looking for a career change, are a graduate or school leaver there’s a job to suit everyone. If you are hard working and enjoy working with people a career with Rio Tinto could be for you.
According to Jobs and Skills WA, wages in the resources sector are the highest of all Australian industries – more than double the average wage.
Pros and Cons
Most employees say Rio Tinto is a good company to work for with a good safety culture, good rosters, employee benefits and opportunities for promotion and training. Long bus trips from camp to site and below average quality of food were some of the cons working at Rio Tinto.
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