Senior Planner, Shutdown

• Be part of a global mining organization with a strong commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help shape how we work
• Permanent position based in Salt Lake City, Utah

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs—now and for the future. Our values of care, courage, and curiosity guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Planner, Shutdown to support the implementation and monitoring of Manage Physical Assets processes and system compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and thinking strategically, and who is looking to grow their career in a dynamic operational environment.

You’ll be part of a connected, inclusive global team that brings together diverse perspectives and expertise. We offer competitive, performance-based rewards and a broad range of benefits that recognize your contributions. With our global footprint, you’ll find many opportunities to learn, develop, and build your career.

Reporting to the Lead, Shutdown Management, you will:

• Optimize planned and unplanned downtime to support equipment reliability and reduce future risk
• Maintain accurate schedules and resource planning to ensure work is coordinated safely within approved timeframes
• Provide clear forecasts, risk assessments, and scenario insights to support balanced decision-making between production and asset integrity
• Support governance, quality assurance, and compliance across shutdown planning activities
• Improve communication and execution by maintaining centralized planning data and version control

What you’ll bring

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you meet many of the below criteria, we encourage you to apply.

• A strong commitment to your own safety and the safety and wellbeing of others
• A relevant technical degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in maintenance planning within an industrial or similar environment
• Familiarity with asset management and scheduling tools such as SAP, Maximo, Primavera P6, or MS Project
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of maintenance work management processes
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement, including post-shutdown reviews, capturing lessons learned, and implementing improvements

What we offer

• Recognition for your contributions, ideas, and commitment, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• A work environment where safety and wellbeing are always the top priorities
• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience, plus an annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive, family-friendly health benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and optional benefits
• Retirement benefits including up to a 6% company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching program
• Share ownership opportunities
• Flexible and inclusive leave policies, including paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave
• A supportive parental leave program to help you spend meaningful time with your growing family
• Wellbeing programs, including access to Personify Health and wellness incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counselling and support for you and your family

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. Core logging activities take place near Copperton, Utah.

Kennecott, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, has been mining and processing minerals from the Bingham Canyon Mine for over 120 years. Today, it remains an important economic contributor and is committed to being a valued community partner through strong local engagement, responsible operations, and sustainable development practices.