- We’re committed to Finding Better Ways™ and that starts with creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for everyone.
- Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
- Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
- Role will require schedule flexibility outside of a standard Mon-Fri roster which may include but not be limited to nights, weekends and extended shifts 10+ hours as required by the project schedule.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Coordinator – Contracts to provide critical support to our maintenance and project execution teams. In this role, you will help coordinate and oversee a diverse portfolio of capital and operational projects at the Refinery.
Partnering closely with site project managers, you will help align and coordinate project activities across the refinery portfolio, balancing operational priorities while championing safety, quality, and best operating practices. You will play a key role in creating an environment where people feel supported to do their best work and where projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with care.
This role is pivotal to the successful delivery of maintenance and sustaining capital projects. Reporting to the Superintendent – Refinery Maintenance, you will contribute to outcomes that prioritize safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, oversight, and coaching related to contractor management and Designated Leader accountabilities across the team and site portfolio.
- Offer visible, front‑line leadership and assurance for project execution activities, promoting a strong safety and quality culture.
- Support project managers throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, including study, procurement, planning, execution, handover, and closeout.
- Collaborate with peers across operations and maintenance to develop, protect, and deliver a rolling three‑week plan.
- Identify and drive improvement initiatives within the project portfolio that enhance safety, efficiency, and quality outcomes.
- Independently lead and manage external service providers in the execution of small‑ to medium‑scale maintenance and repair projects.
What You’ll Bring
We recognize that people bring experience in different ways. If your background doesn’t meet every requirement listed below, we still encourage you to apply.
- Technical Experience: Approximately 10+ years of experience in industrial maintenance and/or project execution environments, including several years in a supervisory or equivalent leadership role.
- Project Management: Familiarity with the full project management lifecycle, with the ability to independently lead smaller projects.
- Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to navigate complex challenges, analyze information thoughtfully, and develop practical, innovative solutions.
- Leadership & Influence: Confidence influencing and coaching others—regardless of formal authority—to foster accountability, collaboration, and positive outcomes aligned with our values.
- Decision‑Making: Comfortable making informed decisions within delegated authority and knowing when to seek guidance or partnership.
- Safety & Compliance: Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (such as OSHA, MSHA, API, ASME, NFPA, ANSI), with a strong commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and high‑quality work environment.
What we offer
- Be recognized for your contributions, innovative thinking and dedication, and leave each day knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
- Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
- Attractive share ownership plan
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
- A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges
Where you’ll be working
Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, tellurium and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.
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.
Respect and Inclusion
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 and meet opportunities.
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Our application process
01
Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
02
Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
03
Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.