Superintendent

Superintendent, Rio Tinto Services Inc., Bingham Canyon, UT:

Oversee the safe execution of underground activities performed by all members of the underground team. Risk assesses, develop, and maintain Safe Working Procedures required for operation. Assist in the establishment of infrastructure to support new and future mine development for dewatering, electrical, communications, and secondary egress systems. Undertake regular inspections to ensure that all standards, policies and procedures are complied with in the operations area. Provide support and guidance to the mine technical service team. Ensure the mine plan is executed safely and effectively, according to schedule, while optimising safety, cost and performance. Identify, recommend, and implement potential improvements for the underground mining operations.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience in underground mining. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, employer will accept an additional 2 years of experience in underground mining.

Must have 5 years of experience in:

• Underground leadership and supervision;
• Managing safety improvement programs; and,
• Assessing risks, developing and maintaining Safe Working Procedures required for operation.

Must have 3 years of experience in:

• Effective Face Utilization in metalliferous drill & blast mining;
• Optimizing longhole open stoping;
• Contractor management to ensure that all standards, policies and procedures are complied with in the operation;
• Contractor management to ensure that the mine plan is executed safely and effectively, according to schedule, while optimizing safety, cost and performance; and,
• With U.S. regulatory systems, such as MSHA and EPA.

Domestic travel required up to 5%.

Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

To apply: Interested applicants must apply through https://jobs.riotinto.com and search for requisition number R32092. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact us.recruitment@riotinto.com for assistance in the application 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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