UG Operations Supervisor

Underground Operations Supervisor

• Assist in developing and implementing a program to manage physical assets and shaft infrastructure for future underground mining operations.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Work in an underground project located near Superior, Arizona.

About the Role

We are looking for an Underground Operations Supervisor for the Resolution Copper Underground Operations and Maintenance Group, who applies effective whole-of-life asset management practices to achieve ongoing safe maintenance and operation of existing physical assets.

This is a great opportunity to lead an operations team overseeing underground logistics while assisting with contractor management. The role also includes supporting project procurement and ensuring operational readiness for smooth handovers to the maintenance department.

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, you will be:

• Supervising a team of four (4) shift leads and eight (8) hoist operators to support safe and efficient underground operations.
• Assisting in contractor management to ensure compliance with project standards, safety regulations, and operational requirements.
• Overseeing and managing underground logistics to ensure the smooth coordination of materials, equipment, and personnel.
• Assisting in procurement activities by ensuring the timely acquisition of equipment and supplies for projects and asset management.
• Supporting the planning and execution of shaft infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Assisting with operational readiness initiatives to support project commissioning and future underground mining operations.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and cost reduction by identifying and implementing opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and best practices.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to lead a team in a collaborative and inclusive manner
• Minimum three years’ shaft operations and maintenance experience
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in an underground environment, preferably in shaft operations
• Technical knowledge in shaft supply and logistics
• Technical knowledge related to hoist systems
• Practical understanding of underground operations and support competency in cranes and rigging operations
• Knowledge of construction practices – inspection methods, quality control measures, commissioning

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Knowledge of MSHA & ASMI regulations

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 will be working

Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of the US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value of several billion dollars over the estimated mine life.

The project will rely on a technique called block caving to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 metres deep. This technique uses gravity to help remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.

In 2019, the project achieved a significant milestone – the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by the US Forest Service (USFS). In anticipation of the Final EIS in 2020, Resolution Copper will continue underground development, conduct extensive drilling and orebody testing, plus maintain the permitting and public engagement process.

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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