Condition Monitoring Technician

Job Title: Condition Monitoring Technician
Location: Kennecott Mine, Salt Lake Valley, UT
Job Type: Full-time with a fantastic benefits package
Schedule: Day Shift, Four 10’s

Join Us at Rio Tinto Kennecott

Are you passionate about keeping things running smoothly and preventing problems before they happen? We’re looking for a Condition Monitoring Technician to join our Reliability team at Rio Tinto Kennecott. In this role, you’ll use cutting-edge predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies to spot early signs of equipment issues—helping us plan maintenance proactively and keep our operations safe and efficient.

This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills and build a rewarding career in reliability. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

At Rio Tinto, we’re proud to be a global leader in automation and smart mining. Our team is made up of curious, connected professionals who use some of the most advanced tools and data in the industry. We offer industry-leading technical development programs that recognize your unique contributions and help you grow along a dedicated career path.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Superintendent, Reliability Engineering, you’ll work alongside a diverse and talented team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing plant equipment to determine its suitability for inclusion in the predictive maintenance program.
• Building and maintaining equipment databases using specialized analysis software.
• Setting appropriate testing intervals (monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly) based on equipment needs.
• Creating and updating standard procedures and work instructions.
• Documenting and initiating testing schedules in our CMMS system.
• Collecting and analyzing machine data to identify potential issues.
• Recommending corrective actions and initiating work notifications.
• Summarizing findings in clear, standardized equipment health reports.
• Performing re-tests after repairs to confirm effectiveness.
• Supporting oil sampling routines, including collection, testing, and analysis.
• Keeping predictive maintenance instruments calibrated and ready to use.
• Developing and refining condition monitoring procedures.
• Identifying recurring issues and proposing solutions to eliminate them.
• Assisting with budget planning and cost control for the condition monitoring program.
• Creating quality assurance programs for data collection and storage.
• Managing key performance indicators (KPIs) for predictive maintenance.
• Working safely in confined spaces when required.
• Fit tested for respirator use when required

What You’ll Bring (Minimum Requirements)

We’re looking for someone who’s safety-focused, curious, and eager to make a difference. Here’s what will help you thrive in this role:

• A strong commitment to your own safety and the safety of your team.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of general maintenance experience, with 2+ years working in predictive maintenance (PdM).
• Certification or hands-on experience in PdM technologies such as:
  • Vibration analysis
  • Thermography
  • Oil analysis
  • Ultrasonics
  • Weld inspection
  • Non-destructive testing
• A solid understanding of basic math and physics to support PdM techniques.
• Comfort using Microsoft tools like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Technical Skills That Set You Apart

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be proficient in predictive maintenance and non-destructive testing technologies. Specifically:

• Level 1 proficiency in at least three of the following areas, and
• Level 2 proficiency in at least one:
  • Vibration analysis
  • Oil analysis
  • Motor circuit evaluation
  • Thermography
  • Ultrasonic emission
  • Dye penetrant
  • Magnetic particle testing
  • Ultrasonic flaw detection
  • Ultrasonic thickness testing

Bonus Skills

While not required, the following experience will give you an edge:

• Familiarity with SAP and PdM software like Machinery Health Manager.
• Training or experience in Motor Current Evaluation, Root Cause Analysis, and Failure Analysis.
• Hands-on experience with large open-pit mining equipment, including rope shovels, hydraulic shovels, diesel drills, and electric drills.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contributions, innovative thinking and dedication, and leave each day knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• 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
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• 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

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. 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.

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