Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

We are currently recruiting experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians to support maintenance operations at Rio Tinto’s Boyne Smelters, a critical asset within Rio Tinto’s aluminium operations. These roles suit trades who value structured maintenance work, clear systems and a strong safety culture, while working within a well established heavy industry environment.

Key responsibilities include

• Maintenance of natural gas assets and electrical systems in line with site standards
• Instrument calibration and preventative maintenance activities
• Working with PLC systems including Allen Bradley, variable speed drives and automated plant
• Supporting defect elimination and asset performance feedback through RTBS
• Post maintenance commissioning, testing and housekeeping activities

Roster and Conditions

• 9 day fortnight
• 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (6am to 4pm)
• No public holiday work
• Residential role within a heavy industry operating environment

What You Will Need

• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Instrumentation certification highly regarded
• Experience maintaining gas assets preferred
• Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets advantageous
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance in heavy industry

Why Apply

• Work within a Rio Tinto operational environment with clear expectations and systems
• Strong safety leadership and structured maintenance planning
• Predictable roster supporting work life balance
• Residential role with no FIFO or shutdown travel

Duration

Contract lengths vary depending on role and experience, typically ranging from 3 to 6 months, with longer duration contracts available through to August 2026.

Eligibility

This is a residential role only. Applicants must hold full Australian working rights and currently reside in Boyne Island or surrounding areas.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.