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Lifestyle that works for you – a roster and team culture designed to support work‑life rhythm, wellbeing, and time for what matters outside of work.
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Benefits that back you (and your family) – industry‑leading health coverage and support, plus generous leave and wellbeing resources so you can thrive at work and at home.
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Join a world‑class organisation at a pivotal moment for copper – be part of a major project supplying the materials the world needs, with the scale, stability, and long‑term career opportunities of a global leader.
At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we’re focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work.
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Field Electrical Engineer to provide technical discipline support across the organization, ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient electrical power distribution systems to support critical mining operations.
Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer and working collaboratively with operations, maintenance, reliability, and project teams, you will be responsible for:
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Maintaining and administering site electrical standards, policies, and practices in compliance with regulatory, industry, and Rio Tinto requirements
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Acting as a subject matter expert for high, medium, and low voltage power distribution systems
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Acting as custodian for site fault studies, arc flash studies, and protection calculations
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Providing engineering support to operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and continuously improve electrical power distribution systems
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Supporting design, procurement, installation, commissioning, quality assurance, and handover activities for capital projects
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Supporting development and adherence to capital and operating budgets
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Maintaining and expanding technical knowledge through ongoing professional development
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Supporting technicians and electricians with day‑to‑day troubleshooting of electrical systems
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Developing and reviewing electrical drawings including single‑line diagrams and schematics
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Developing and reviewing power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analysis
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Commissioning new or modified electrical power distribution systems
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Updating drawings and documentation to reflect as‑built conditions in accordance with management of change requirements
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Developing and reviewing power distribution equipment specifications for procurement
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Supporting upgrades to obsolete or unsupported power distribution equipment
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Participating in risk assessments to support project planning and execution
About you
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
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2+ years of relevant experience in engineering and/or maintenance
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EIT designation or ability to take and pass the FE Electrical and Computer exam
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Knowledge of MV and LV switchgear, protection relays, VFDs, motor control centers, and power transformers
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Experience with AcSELerator QuikSet and SEL Synchrowave Event software
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Experience using electrical power system analysis software (e.g. ETAP)
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Ability to interpret electrical power distribution drawings
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Experience facilitating design reviews
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
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Proficiency in computer‑aided design software (AutoCAD or similar)
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Experience developing and implementing commissioning plans for complex systems
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Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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Strong critical thinking, data analysis, and problem‑solving skills
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Effective communication skills
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Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities
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Strong multi‑tasking and organizational skills
What we offer
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A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
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Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
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Access to top‑tier family‑friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
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Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; generous 401k matching program.
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Attractive share ownership plan.
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Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
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A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
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Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.
Where you’ll be working
Once in operation, Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of U.S. copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value estimated at several billion dollars over the life of the mine.
The project will rely on a block caving technique to extract the deposit, which lies more than 2,000 metres below the surface. This method uses gravity to remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.
In 2019, the project achieved a significant milestone with the issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by the U.S. Forest Service. In anticipation of the Final Environmental Impact Statement, Resolution Copper continues permitting and community engagement activities, reclamation of the historic Magma Mine site, shaft and underground development studies, and advancing data collection to further orebody knowledge.
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.
Respect and Inclusion
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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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 and meet opportunities.
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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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.