Instrumentation and Electrical Superintendent
About The Position
Rio Tinto is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Superintendent to lead their team responsible for critical electrical and automation systems at one of their key industrial operations in Boron, California. This leadership role focuses on building a strong safety-first culture, developing supervisors and craftspeople, and maximizing the performance, reliability, and safety of operations. The position involves daily field engagement with supervisors, collaboration with operations and technical teams to solve challenges, and rapid decision-making during unexpected events. The goal is to create a safer, more efficient operation while supporting team growth.
Requirements
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline
- Leadership experience in mining, manufacturing, refining, or other heavy industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and maintenance best practices
- Experience with industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, Drives, and SCADA platforms
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively and lead diverse, cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining industry requirements
- Experience leading large maintenance or reliability teams
- A track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop supervisors and tradespeople while fostering a strong safety culture
- Drive reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across electrical and instrumentation systems
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and value generation
- Partner with technical specialists and cross-functional teams to solve complex operational challenges
- Coach and mentor team members to support growth, engagement, and high performance
- Promote effective problem-solving, decision-making, and accountability at all levels
- Build a culture of ownership, care, and pride in facility operations and maintenance
- Ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements
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
- Discount programs for leisure purposes
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
