Rio Tinto · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer - Mining
Salt Lake City
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer – Mining to provide support to underground mining operations. This role involves planning, scheduling, and leading mine development activities while ensuring stakeholder engagement and compliance with design and production plans.
MiningAgricultureManufacturingMineralMining TechnologyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Be responsible for planning and scheduling activities to support short-range planning horizon
Lead and perform detailed design of mine development
Oversee the design of stope drilling and production plans
Lead weekly planning initiatives
Review design and schedule compliance to plan
Identify improvement opportunities and drive them through implementation
Stakeholder management and engagement on schedules and designs to ensure scope is being achieved on time and on budget
Aid in the professional development and mentoring of your direct reports and other young engineers in the team
Qualification
Required
Tertiary degree qualification in mining engineering or relevant discipline
At least 7 years underground mining experience with 5 years in underground planning
A commitment to your safety and that of your team and the greater Kennecott operation
Visionary, adaptive and people-centric leadership that is based on Care, Courage, and Curiosity
Technical and operational understanding of underground mine operating practices and the impact of the mining operations on value chain outcomes
In-depth understanding of engineering and a track record of generating practical and innovative solutions to multi-faceted technical challenges
Proven ability to operate independently and in small multi-discipline teams
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate and influence with integrity
Ability to build collaborative relationships within teams
Strong background with CAD and scheduling packages
Preferred
Experience with Deswik CAD and Sched
Benefits
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 Personify Health 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
Company
Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a mining and metals company that focuses on the extraction and processing of minerals and metals in various sectors.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (19)
2023 (18)
2022 (3)
2021 (7)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30.74MKey Investors
Canadian GovernmentAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2024-02-26Grant· $8.5M
2023-07-12Grant· $21.8M
2021-06-16Grant· $0.44M
Leadership Team
Bold Baatar
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Katie Jackson
Chief Executive, Copper
Recent News
2026-02-12
2026-02-10
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