Condition Monitoring Technician - Surface Mine

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Condition Monitoring Technician to support the reliability team. Reporting to the Superintendent, Reliability Engineering, on a rotating schedule, 4 on 4 off, 10 hour days and working 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, and assisting with budget planning and cost control activities for condition monitoring. This role requires working safely in environments that may include confined spaces and respirator use when required.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Permanent right to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with root cause or failure analysis is advantageous

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED