Job Description

Artisan: Instrument Mechanician

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusive. Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development. Based in Richard's Bay, South Africa. Band: C3

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.


We are looking for an

Artisan: Instrument Mechanician,

to perform preventative maintenance on process control instrumentation to achieve optimal plant availability by reducing downtime and breakdowns.


Reporting to the

PCS Maintenance

Technician, your responsibilities will include:

Inspect, repair and maintain assets and process control / instrumentation equipment to minimize adverse impact on production. Oversee, assist and support maintenance jobs of all Servicepersons. Perform condition monitoring, fault finding, and problem solving on instrumentation and perform standby duties. Perform fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the PCS Maintenance Technician. Liaise with PCS Maintenance Technician to identify maintenance and service needs. Technical evaluation of equipment and projects and hands-on maintenance during breakdowns and shutdowns Comply with SHEQ- and technical requirements, in line with Plant availability targets. Monitor, identify and respond to defects and / or sub-standard equipment performance and other improvement opportunities.

What you'll bring

Grade 12 with Core Mathematics & Physical Science /N3

(attach certificate)

Trade Test: Instrument Mechanician

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South African Drivers License

(attach certificate)

Completed Apprenticeship and all modules within the Technical Training Centre (RBM) Work experience within a Heavy industry environment Basic exposure to maintenance of general plant equipment Only online applications will be considered, failure to provide any of the required documents will result in an automatic regret of your application.

What is expected with your application

Please provide; clear and visible copies of your issued certificates and licence must be attached with your application, failure to do so will result in your application being unsuccessful and an automatic regret of your application. Only complete academic certificates issued in accordance with Section, 17(A) of Act 58 of 2001 will be considered with your application. All application with only statement of results will be automatically disqualified. Only online applications will be considered, any other applications will not be accepted. As an applicant, please ensure you read and answer all pre-screening questions carefully, any answered may negatively affect your application. All communication from the Rio Tinto Recruitment team will be done online and/ through the provided mobile number, it is very important to make sure your application has the most recent contact details.

Please note that failure to satisfy all the minimum requirements will lead to your application not being considered.

What we offer

A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions Employee Assistance Program

Where you'll be working

Certified as a Top Employer for 4 consecutive years, located in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is part of the Rio Tinto Group and is an internationally recognised sand mining and mineral processing operations leader and one of the world's foremost producers of titanium minerals, high purity pig iron and zircon. We have implemented a sound corporate social development programme and an internationally recognised environmental rehabilitation programme to restore the mined dunes to their natural state once mining operations have ceased.

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.

Every Voice Matters

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 and/ or anything else that makes us different.



At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds.



We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together