Condition Monitoring Technician – Surface Mine

• Live and work in Salt Lake City with the benefit of being home every night, supporting a balanced lifestyle for you and your family

• Enjoy a family-friendly roster that provides stability, predictability, and time for what matters most outside of work

• Build a long-term career in copper with access to industry-leading technical development and clear progression pathways in reliability

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 Condition Monitoring Technician to support the reliability team
Reporting to the Superintendent, Reliability Engineering, working 4 x 10 hour days per week collaboratively with operational and functional teams, you will be responsible for:

• Assessing plant equipment for inclusion in predictive maintenance (PdM) programs

• Building and maintaining equipment databases using specialized analysis software

• Establishing and managing testing intervals based on equipment criticality and condition

• Developing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and testing schedules in CMMS

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting condition monitoring data to identify emerging issues

• Recommending corrective actions and initiating work notifications to prevent failures

• Producing clear, standardized equipment health and condition reports

• Performing post-repair verification testing to confirm equipment reliability

• Supporting oil sampling programs including collection, testing, and analysis

• Maintaining calibration and readiness of condition monitoring tools and instrumentation

• Identifying recurring equipment issues and contributing to long-term reliability improvements

• Supporting KPI tracking, quality assurance processes, and program performance

• Assisting with budget planning and cost control activities for condition monitoring

• Working safely in environments that may include confined spaces and respirator use when required

About you
 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in predictive maintenance

• Hands-on experience with PdM technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonics, or non-destructive testing

• Proficiency in condition monitoring techniques, including Level 1 capability in multiple disciplines and Level 2 in at least one (e.g. vibration, thermography, oil analysis, or ultrasonics)

• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of basic math and physics applied to equipment reliability

• Experience using CMMS and PdM software systems; familiarity with SAP or Machinery Health Manager is beneficial

• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly to support proactive maintenance decisions

• Experience with root cause or failure analysis is advantageous

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

• Experience working with heavy mobile or fixed plant equipment in industrial or mining environments is beneficial

This role is open to candidates with the permanent right to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What we offer
 

• 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, 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.

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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