Technician, Electrical Control-2

2 weeks ago


Salt Lake City, UT, United States Rio Tinto Full time
Technician-Electrical Control
  • Join a global organization with a strong focus on safety
  • Excellent opportunities for career development and technical expertise.
  • Role based in Salt Lake City, UT.
About the role

We are looking for 2X Technician(s)-Electrical Control to carry out engineering assignments relating to process control. Assisting engineers on larger, complex assignments or works independently on less complex assignments impacting multiple sectors of site.

This role is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual who Applies practical and non-theoretical knowledge of products, techniques and processes gained by on-the-job experience and technical qualification. Reporting to Superintendent, Tailings Technician you will be responsible for:
  • Monitoring instruments and equipment and collecting process control data including calibration, inspection, testing, etc. to assist in making on-line adjustments to instruments, equipment or products.
  • Analyzing and resolving malfunctions and deviations of instruments and control systems to identify and resolve complex problems.
  • Serving as a second or third level of assistance to resolve problems where previous attempts did not succeed.
  • Conducting analyses and preparing reports using metrics from salvage tracking, trending, reporting and root cause analyses.
  • Improving process designs to optimize process and facility use while conforming to standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
  • Coordinating technicians assigned to projects.
What you'll bring (requirements)
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred), or 3 years of equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering maintenance roles
  • An ability to work collaboratively in a small team
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering continuous improvement initiatives and projects
  • Experience with Defect Elimination processes and Root Cause Analysis methodology
  • Experience with failure analysis.
It will also be beneficial if you have:
  • Experience working in a fixed plant environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of SAP or equivalent CMMS
  • Lean Six Sigma methodology experience or Black Belt Certification
  • Experience in Tailings
What we offer
  • Be recognized for your contributions, innovative thinking and dedication, and leave each day knowing you've helped the world progress.
  • 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 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

Where you'll be working

Kennecott's tailing storage facility (TSF) is composed of two adjoining impoundments, the active North Impoundment and the South Impoundment that has been inactive since 2002. This facility is near the town of Magna, about 10 miles west of Salt Lake City, Utah. Together, the impoundments cover approximately 9,200 acres. The North Impoundment is permitted to be constructed to El. 4500 ft.

This position will have an office at the Tailings Administration Building, and your work area will include the North and South Impoundment as well as provide support to all surveying activities for South Area Water Service (SAWS).

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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