Senior Electrical Engineer

• Excellent opportunity to provide technical support for a large/complex operation

• Work in a diverse, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment

• Permanent position based in Salt Lake City

About the role

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support mining operations by working on critical electrical assets. The role may have an Electrical, Controls, power, or Instrumentation emphasis. The successful candidate will support and report to the Surface Mine portion of Rio Tinto Kennecott.

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices
 

This role is a great opportunity to join a truly global mining organization and be involved in the technical electrical support of mining operations.  Reporting to the Maintenance Planning and Engineering Superintendent, you will be:

• Providing support to electrical mining equipment by learning the systems and processes, keeping up required maintenance on those systems, troubleshooting failures, and making improvements for a more sustainable operation.
• Planning relevant safety requirements into all activities, tasks and projects based on assessed hazards, identified critical risks and mitigating actions
• Contributing through applying technical/professional knowledge to solve complex problems and recommend solutions
• Ensure technical drawings, equipment, and installation practices are within standards and code
• Assisting in the maintenance and reliability of mining shovels, blast drills, unit subs and electrical infrastructure
• Undertaking engineering investigations and providing clear recommendations for management action
• Participating in continuous improvement by identifying and implementing activities which will enable the increase in production or the decrease of downtime events
• Ensuring site compliance with the electrical engineering standards and reviewing the standards on a regular basis

What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or other relevant related technical field
• At least 4 years of experience in mining, industrial, or large plant manufacturing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with computer system applications, including Word, Excel, MS Project
• Previous leadership experience around technical/engineering teams

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience with Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Controls is preferable.
• Broad understanding of electrical power distribution systems of low, medium and high voltage
• Experience with control systems including Emerson DeltaV and Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs
• Experience in AC/DC motors and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of electrical software tools and systems

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees.
• 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.
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.

Where you’ll be working

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

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 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

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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