Underground Contractor Coordinator

Rio Tinto•Superior, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for 4 Underground Contractor Coordinators to help Resolution Copper deliver safe, efficient and well-coordinated underground operations. In this role, you will contribute to the successful execution of weekly and daily mine plans by coordinating contractor work groups, aligning operational priorities and ensuring underground activities are completed safely and effectively. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic underground mining environment and wants to influence operational performance on a major copper project.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (technical or trade qualifications desirable)
Valid driver’s license
Extensive experience in underground mining operations.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple work groups in an underground environment.
Strong understanding of mine development, production, services, and underground infrastructure activities.
Ability to effectively influence and coordinate contractor workforces without direct reporting authority.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
Strong understanding of mine safety systems and risk management practices.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or coordination experience in underground mining.
Experience working in owner-contractor operational models.
Familiarity with short-interval control and execution management processes.
Understanding of mine planning and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinating underground contractor activities to support safe execution of daily and weekly mine plans.
Monitoring progress against plan, identify deviations and support recovery actions to maintain operational targets.
Communicate changing priorities, risks and constraints with contractor supervisors, planning teams and technical stakeholders.
Conducting regular underground inspections to verify work quality, safety compliance and readiness of work fronts.
Supporting daily, weekly and look-ahead planning processes by aligning materials, equipment, permits and resources.
Participating in shift handovers and operational planning meetings to maintain continuity between teams.
Capturing and escalating operational risks, opportunities and emerging issues that could affect execution.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance underground coordination and operational performance.

Benefits

A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
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
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
Ongoing support from team and industry experts to explore learning potential and career goals.