Condition Monitoring Supervisor

at Rio Tinto
Published July 19, 2025
Location Gladstone, Australia
Category Management  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Condition Monitoring Supervisor

Permanent | Gladstone based | Career growth | Relocation support

Join a global leader that values safety, diversity and inclusion
Play a key role in a world-class mining operation
Live and work in the vibrant coastal community of Gladstone, QLD
Are you passionate about asset reliability and preventative maintenance? We’re looking for a  Condition Monitoring Supervisor to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the performance and longevity of our fixed plant equipment.

About the Role

As a Condition Monitoring Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for a team of 8 technicians monitoring the health of our assets through data collection, sampling, and testing. Your insights will directly support our preventative maintenance programs and help drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Leading a team of NDT and VA technicians to support plant operations and maintenance teams
Apply monitoring, sampling, and testing techniques including, but not limited to, rotating and vibrating equipment, to gather asset health data
Identify and escalate potential asset defects based on established parameters
Prepare condition and performance reports to support maintenance decisions
Contribute to the reliability and sustainability of our assets
Conduct quality and safety inspections that align with Rio Tinto best practices
Support and coach less experienced team members when needed
What You'll Bring

Supervision and leadership experience in a plant or processing environment
Technical qualifications and hands-on experience in condition monitoring (NDT or VA)
A mature leadership approach to support and develop your people and enable their success
Sound risk management skills and ability to make decisions based on risk
Sounds computer literacy skills. Working knowledge of SAP is desirable
Strong attention to detail and commitment to following standard procedures
Experience using Emmerson Machinery Health is desirable
Refinery experience is also desirable
About Us

At Rio Tinto, we’re committed to maximizing the value of our assets through strategic asset management, lifecycle planning, and data-driven decision-making. Our Condition Monitoring team plays a vital role in delivering safe, sustainable outcomes across our operations.

What We Offer

Monday to Friday, with 9 day fortnight
Competitive salary with generous allowances and benefits package.
Career development and training opportunities with a Global Mining organisation.
A supportive and inclusive team culture.
The opportunity to contribute to the safety and efficiency of a world-class operation.
Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help us shape the future of asset reliability at Rio Tinto.

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

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ 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.

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Direct Link to Apply: jobs.riotinto.com