Mobile Equipment Electrician - Surface Mine

• Be part of a safety‑driven and inclusive team, where your electrical expertise is valued and supported in a well‑resourced operational environment.

• Balanced Work‑Life Rhythm with a 4 on / 4 off continuous roster, allowing you to be home every day while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Salt Lake City.

• Permanent employment with a leading global company, offering competitive pay and a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women and people from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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 Craft Electrician to support the safe and reliable operation of electrical equipment and infrastructure across the Kennecott Copper Surface mine operation.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled and safety‑conscious electrician to apply their expertise in a complex mining environment, working a 4 on / 4 off continuous roster.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Electrical Maintenance and working in a collaborative and safety‑focused environment within Electrical Maintenance, you will be:

• Troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems from 12V DC to 13.8kV AC, including switchgear, transformers, and distribution panels

• Diagnosing and repairing AC and DC motors, including motor control circuits and starters

• Maintaining and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters

• Installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation such as proximity sensors, level sensors, RTDs, and pressure sensors

• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals

• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and site‑specific policies

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Proven experience working as an industrial or craft electrician in a heavy industrial or mining environment

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation across low and medium voltage applications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation

• Willingness and ability to work a 4 on / 4 off continuous roster

• A collaborative mindset with respect for others in a diverse and inclusive team environment

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

What we offer

We believe in recognizing and rewarding your hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication. Our generous benefits package is designed to ensure you feel valued and appreciated. When you join us, you'll go home each day knowing you've made a positive impact on the world. Here's what we offer:

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.

• Competitive hourly salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus and an additional $4 per hour tool allowance

• 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 located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. 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.

Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to closing date.

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.