Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Working with various stakeholders, the Electrical Engineer will lead the implementation, commissioning and sustainment of medium complexity Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical programs across the Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper value stream. This role is focused on leading instrumentation, Process Control and Electrical improvements that strengthen operational reliability and efficiency at the Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper Concentrator. The engineer will grow their technical influence by delivering defect elimination and process control projects with operations, maintenance and project teams. This is an opportunity to build a career in Salt Lake City, Utah, while contributing to a world-class, fully integrated copper operation located just outside the city.

Requirements

• A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Engineering Technology or a related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant industrial experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs, including Allen Bradley systems.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Variable Frequency Drives and related software, including Studio 5000 and Connected Components Workbench.
• Experience with instrumentation, process control systems and troubleshooting in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings and process flow drawings.
• Experience developing maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting documentation.
• Experience commissioning industrial control systems and working with industrial networking.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP, DeltaV, Siemens PLCs and drives, and AutoCAD Electrical will be considered an advantage.
• Experience in mining or other safety-critical processing environments, industrial wiring best practices, and knowledge of NFPA 70 and 70E will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation, Process Control and Electrical improvements that strengthen operational reliability and efficiency at the Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper Concentrator.
• Deliver defect elimination and process control projects with operations, maintenance and project teams.
• Investigate equipment failures and implement mitigation actions.
• Develop, implement and track operating and calibration verification programs.
• Lead and participate in defect elimination projects.
• Provide engineering support to operating and capital projects.
• Coordinate contractors to achieve project outcomes.
• Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation projects.

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: Associate degree