Maintenance Supervisor - Surface Mine

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead a maintenance team at one of the world’s largest open‑pit copper mines, supporting critical assets that keep Kennecott running safely and reliably. Enjoy a 4 days on / 4 off / 4 nights rotating roster, offering real work–life balance while being home every night. Join a stable, well‑resourced operation with strong pay, benefits, and long‑term career opportunities in Salt Lake City. At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we’re focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work. We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the 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 Field Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance crews and coordinate shift activities safely, efficiently, and in a cost‑effective manner at Kennecott Copper. Reporting to the Superintendent, Field Maintenance, and working a 4 days on / 4 days off / 4 nights rotating shift roster, you will lead and support maintenance trades to deliver planned maintenance, breakdown repair, and asset reliability outcomes across the operation. Working closely with production, planning, and maintenance stakeholders, you will ensure work is executed safely, within scope, and aligned to maintenance and asset management standards.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Proven experience in maintenance or operations within an industrial electrical and mechanical environment
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience maintaining and supervising work on medium and high voltage electrical systems (4.16 kV and above)
• Strong knowledge of safe electrical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance strategies
• Ability to manage people, resolve on-the-job issues, and lead during breakdowns and shutdowns
• Minimum high school diploma or GED; (electrical trade qualification strongly preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in mining or heavy industrial operations
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of maintenance trades to deliver safe, reliable outcomes
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with site procedures, statutory requirements, and safe work practices
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee execution of planned, shutdown, and breakdown maintenance activities
• Prioritize and allocate resources based on work urgency, equipment availability, and workforce capacity
• Partner with maintenance planners to ensure job scope alignment and provide feedback on completed, deferred, or rescheduled work
• Apply asset management principles to optimize equipment performance, lifecycle outcomes, and risk mitigation
• Investigate and resolve maintenance and operational issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability
• Drive clear communication, accurate system reporting, and continuous improvement in maintenance productivity, quality, and service

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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED