Risk Management Plan (RMP) Balanced Asset Inspections

Scope of Work

Onsite works:

Provide 1-year structural inspections of balanced machines (stackers, reclaimers, shiploaders), this includes use of EWP to inspect areas not accessible from walkways & confined space to inspect internals of machine. Structural inspection is to identify defects that may lead to a partial or full collapse of the machine.

Offsite works:

Carry out engineering of the inspected machine on a 3 yearly basis. This would include:

3Y - Engineering Inspection

Determine the machine’s non-conformances in relation to the design requirements of the latest recognised Standards, its machine design and current best industry practice.

Audit the balanced machine’s operational status against the applicable design standard and conclude if the machine is safe to operate and compliant with AS4324.1-2025. For machines designed prior to 2025 ensure the relevant Standard(s) is considered.

6Y - Plant Integrity Review

Same as above for 3Y, but also includes fatigue assessment and assign a projected working life to the machine

Further Notification

This scope of work is a summary description of goods and/or services that may be required by Rio Tinto and may be subject to change in Rio Tinto’s absolute discretion.

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As this is an Expression of Interest (EOI) only, the specifics of the package of work relating to breadth of scope, location and timing may be subject to change. If successful, the Supplier/s will be notified of any changes prior to award.