Coordinator, Smelter & Refinery Services

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Manage and optimize contractor services that help keep smelter and refinery operations safe, reliable, and efficient. Own key contractor governance, Health, Safety and Environment, logistics, and stakeholder coordination activities across routine work and shutdowns. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, supporting Rio Tinto Kennecott. We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide 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 Coordinator, Smelter & Refinery Services to manage, coordinate, and optimize contractor support services across Kennecott smelter and refinery operations. In this role, you’ll be a central point of accountability for contractor service delivery, operational logistics, Health, Safety and Environment compliance support, and stakeholder coordination, helping work get delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with Rio Tinto standards.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the work, partnering across teams, and taking ownership of contractor governance and service delivery during both routine operations and shutdown activities.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing contractor partners, service providers, or contractor support services in an industrial, processing, mining, manufacturing, or similar operational environment
• Demonstrated experience with contractor governance, onboarding, compliance, site access, approvals, and contractor management processes
• Experience supporting Health, Safety and Environment compliance, reporting, incident support, or field verification in a safety-critical environment
• Ability to manage logistics, scheduling, cost control, competing priorities, and stakeholder updates in a fast-moving operational setting
• Current authorization to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SAP, ISN, Contractor Management System tools, or similar systems that support contractor compliance and performance management
• Experience supporting shutdown activities, contractor mobilization, equipment rental coordination, or site services in a safety-critical environment
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices, or improving contractor service delivery across stakeholder groups

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating contractor services that support daily operations, shutdowns, and improvement projects
• Owning contractor onboarding, Contractor Management System compliance, site access, system permissions, and required approvals
• Coordinating scheduling, mobilization, logistics, equipment rentals, and cost control for contractor services
• Supporting Health, Safety and Environment compliance, reporting, incident support, field verification, and contractor performance follow-up
• Partnering with Operations, Health, Safety and Environment, Supply Chain, and external contractors to align priorities, resolve issues, and maintain service continuity
• Monitoring field activity to support safe work practices, personal protective equipment use, and compliance with Rio Tinto Kennecott and OSHA standards
• Leading continuous improvement opportunities, implementing best practices, and improving contractor service delivery and utilization
• Representing contractor service perspectives in supplier engagements, stakeholder forums, and Health, Safety and Environment standards discussions

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 and a generous 401(k) matching program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies that cover the moments that matter in life, including paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy, which helps you spend quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to wellbeing programs with incentives supporting your physical and mental health
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed