Journeyperson Line Worker – Kennecott Copper, Salt Lake City UT

Journeyperson Lineworker– Kennecott Copper Mine, Salt Lake City

• Full-time regular employment with a world-class mining organization, offering competitive pay and a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family.

• This is a certified, experienced role—not entry level. Join a team where your technical expertise and safety leadership are truly valued.

• Enjoy the rare opportunity to work in an urban mine—be home every day and take advantage of all the perks Salt Lake City has to offer.

About the role
 

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

We are seeking qualified and experienced Journeyperson Line Workers to join our collaborative, high-performing team at Kennecott Utah Copper, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. This critical role supports the safe generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power across our site.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for certified professionals with hands-on experience in high-voltage electrical systems and a strong commitment to safety, aligned with MSHA standards and Rio Tinto’s “Zero Harm” culture.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Energy Services working 4 days/week, 10 hours/day with some on-call duties, your responsibilities will include:

• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground high-voltage power lines and related equipment

• Perform high-voltage switching and energized work within Minimum Approach Distance (MAD)

• Supervise and instruct Line Workers performing energized and de-energized work

• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance on electrical infrastructure

• Carry out tasks within substations and support site-wide electrical projects

• Respond to emergency outages and participate in on-call rotations

• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including fault findings and materials used

• Follow Rio Tinto Kennecott safety standards and procedures, including lockout/tagout and arc flash

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to a high-performance maintenance team.
   

Beneficial Skills and Qualifications

• CDL license (or willingness to obtain)

• Experience training or mentoring others in the Line trade

• Familiarity with power substation operations and terminology

• Knowledge of relevant laws, codes, and regulations

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced electricians to bring their skills to a stable, long-term role with excellent work-life balance. You’ll work in a modern, well-equipped environment with structured training and development pathways—right here in Salt Lake City, where you’ll be home every day.

Eligibility Notice

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

What you’ll bring

• A strong commitment to safety—for yourself, your team, and the site—aligned with our “Zero Harm” culture.

• Valid Journeyperson Lineman Certificate

• Valid Driver’s License

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial, utility, or mining electrical systems

• Proven ability to work safely with high-voltage systems (up to 25kV or higher)

• Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience with test equipment (e.g., multimeters, phasing meters)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What we offer

We believe in recognizing and rewarding your hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication. Our generous benefits package is designed to ensure you feel valued and appreciated. When you join us, you'll go home each day knowing you've made a positive impact on the world. Here's what we offer:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment   

• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.   

• 401(k) matching program (company matched .50 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay)  

• 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)  

• 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. 

Where you’ll be working

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. 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.

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.

JOB_POSTING-3-11749