Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Technician (NZAS)

About the role

Rio Tinto is seeking an Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Technician to support defect elimination and improve asset performance within the Reduction Maintenance operation at the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter. The role offers a hands‑on environment focused on continuous improvement and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Support defect elimination initiatives in partnership with planned and reactive maintenance teams.
• Analyse maintenance data to identify opportunities to extend component life and reduce early failures.
• Facilitate root‑cause problem solving for recurring equipment issues.
• Support PMO delivery to optimise labour, materials and business outcomes.
• Maintain and update maintenance documentation (CBPs, SPLs, drawings, BOMs, critical tasks).
• Assist long‑term ACRA and capital planning, including contractor engagement and delivery.

Required profile

• Commitment to personal and team safety.
• Electrical Trade qualification or relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience with PLC programming and Variable Speed Drives.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Experience using SAP in a maintenance environment.
• Experience working with contractors, including HSE and delivery outcomes.

Required skills

• PLC programming
• Variable Speed Drives
• SAP (maintenance module)
• Maintenance documentation (CBPs, SPLs, drawings, BOMs, critical tasks)
• Root‑cause analysis
• Data analysis for maintenance trends

What we offer

• Safety‑focused, inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary with an annual short‑term incentive plan.
• Employer superannuation through the NZAS retirement scheme.
• Relocation support for you and your immediate family.
• Free transport between Invercargill and Tiwai Point.
• Annual shift allowance and additional pay for annual leave.
• Southern Cross health insurance for you and eligible family members.
• Wellbeing support, including on‑demand healthcare and physiotherapy.
• Uniforms and laundry services.
• Opportunities for internal career progression across Rio Tinto globally.
• Participation in the Rio Tinto employee share programme.