Mining Engineer

Mining Engineer

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion 
• Work in a global company with an exceptional team of technical personnel             
• Access to industry-leading technical development programs 
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining and processing the Earth's mineral resources in order to maximize value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

About the role

We are looking for a Mining Engineer with excellent design skills and planning experience to design and schedule the underground mine, optimize the operations, and assist with short- and medium-term designs and production planning.

This role is a great opportunity to develop and grow understanding of the underground mine operations, acquire project management skills and business improvement experience. Reporting to the Senior Engineer – Mining, you will:

• Create, optimize and implement development designs to support the short- and medium-term planning horizons
• Generate stope drilling and timing plans
• Support the Operations and Infrastructure teams by providing detailed designs to support LOM mining
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive them through implementation

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong safety mentality and familiarity with safety systems
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in mining engineering.
• 3D design and drafting software experience (Deswik, Vulcan, etc.)
• At least 2 years of experience, preferably in underground metal mining
• Well-developed analytical skills and technical competencies
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to operate independently and in small multi-discipline teams
• Ability to build collaborative relationships within teams

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in underground mining
• Intermediate computer competency (Excel, Word, SAP, etc.)

Where you will 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 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.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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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.