Superintendent, Metallurgical Engineering & Process Control

Superintendent – Metallurgical Engineering & Process Control 

• Be a key leader in one of the world’s leading mining organizations
• Drive innovation and excellence in metallurgical engineering and process control.
• Permanent role based in- Salt Lake City, Utah

About the role

We are looking for a Superintendent – Metallurgical Engineering & Process Control to lead a team of engineers and technical professionals to optimize plant performance, enhance recovery and concentrate quality, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Reporting to the Manager – Concentrator Technical, you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of metallurgical and Process Control engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee metallurgical and process control strategies across the concentrator, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Analyze plant data to identify and resolve complex issues affecting throughput, recovery, and product quality.
• Drive technical excellence in flotation (Moly and Copper), grinding, and beneficiation processes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and task forces from concept to implementation.
• Act as a site-wide technical authority, providing guidance and support across departments.
• Coordinate and manage process improvement projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact.
• Support integrated operations planning (3-month, quarterly and annual cycles) with technical input and forecasting.
• Promote and uphold safety standards through active leadership and engagement in company programs.
• Develop and implement training programs to build technical capability within the team.

About you

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the mining or mineral processing industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in plant operations, process optimization, and metallurgical analysis.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (PI OSIsoft, SQL), mass balancing, and modeling software.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence.

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

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices.

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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