Specialist, Electrical Maintenance & Engineering

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Smelter Electrical Specialist – Engineering & Maintenance to support the engineering, reliability, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems across Kennecott Copper Smelter Operations. The position reports to the Electrical Maintenance Superintendent / Engineering Manager and involves collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. The specialist will provide subject-matter expertise across low, medium, and high voltage systems, industrial instrumentation, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and control systems in a high-temperature, high-power manufacturing environment. Rio Tinto is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace and actively encourages applications from women and people with diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in heavy industrial or smelting environments
• Experience working with: Low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems
• Experience working with: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Experience working with: Industrial instrumentation
• Experience working with: PLC troubleshooting using RS Logix / Studio 5000
• Experience working with: Emerson Delta V distributed control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one‑lines, schematics, loop diagrams, and control narratives
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability, particularly in time-critical operational situations
• Clear and confident communication skills when engaging with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams
• Ability to work independently and prioritise work in a 24/7 continuous operation
• High attention to safety, quality, and detail
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, maintain, and troubleshoot low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems, including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, substations, and power distribution networks
• Support electrical system upgrades, expansions, and capital projects, including commissioning and startup activities
• Troubleshoot, commission, and optimize Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and large motor systems in heavy industrial service
• Maintain and troubleshoot field instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, level, and analytical devices), including calibration support and documentation
• Diagnose signal integrity, grounding, and electrical noise issues common in high-power smelter environments
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC-based systems using RS Logix / Studio 5000 (Allen‑Bradley)
• Support Emerson DeltaV DCS, including I/O troubleshooting, control logic, loop tuning, and system performance improvements
• Collaborate with operations and engineering partners to improve process stability, alarm management, and system reliability
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance strategies and lead or contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) of recurring failures
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, standards, and procedures
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to electrical technicians and maintenance team members
• Promote and reinforce electrical safety practices, including LOTO, energized work controls, and arc‑flash mitigation
• Participate in hazard assessments, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory, environmental, and corporate standards

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: Senior