Mining Engineer

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Support underground mine design, scheduling, and production planning that improve safety and operational value. Work at our Kennecott operation near Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a collaborative technical team. Grow your mining engineering expertise through a global technical community and industry-leading development programs. 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 are 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 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 Mining Engineer with strong mine planning and design skills to support underground mine design, scheduling, and production planning. In this role, you will help optimize operations while supporting near-term execution and long-range mine development. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of underground mining operations while building experience in project management, business improvement, and long-term planning. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer and working within a collaborative technical team at Kennecott, you will: Prepare mine plans and schedules that support long-range planning horizons and operational decision-making. Develop life-of-mine designs and support underground development planning activities. Assist with IFC design generation and technical documentation as needed. Support stope drilling and production planning to help enable safe and efficient execution. Participate in ventilation surveys, modeling, and analysis to support safe underground operations. Identify improvement opportunities and support implementation in partnership with the broader technical and operational teams.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of mining engineering experience, preferably in underground metal mining
• Experience with 3D mine design and drafting software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or similar platforms
• Well-developed analytical and technical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently, contribute within a team, build collaborative relationships, and use tools such as Excel, Word, or SAP

Nice To Haves

• Even if your profile does not fully meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and the right attitude are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mine plans and schedules that support long-range planning horizons and operational decision-making
• Develop life-of-mine designs and support underground development planning activities
• Assist with IFC design generation and technical documentation as needed
• Support stope drilling and production planning to help enable safe and efficient execution
• Participate in ventilation surveys, modeling, and analysis to support safe underground operations
• Identify improvement opportunities and support implementation in partnership with the broader technical and operational teams

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 which cover all the moments that matter in life, including paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you are able to spend quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health 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