Underground Shift Coordinator

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Help build the future of Rio Tinto’s next-generation underground mine while enjoying the benefits of city living, with Salt Lake City’s world-class outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, and easy access to the mountains. Join a global mining and metals leader committed to safety, inclusion, career growth, and industry-leading employee benefits, while contributing to one of the most significant mining investments in the United States. Be part of a highly skilled underground team where innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence come together, offering the opportunity to shape a new operation and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. 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 an Underground Shift Coordinator to support the safe construction, commissioning, and operation of the Kennecott Underground Mine.
Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent, on a 5/5/4 rotating shift roster and working collaboratively with operational, functional, and contractor teams, you will be responsible for:
Championing Rio Tinto Kennecott’s safety standards and contributing to a culture where everyone goes home safe
Ensuring permits are in place and understood before work begins
Conducting daily inspections to support quality, safety, and compliance outcomes
Coordinating underground work activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams
Integrating daily plans between surface and underground operations to support safe and efficient execution
Supporting pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as projects progress
Maintaining accurate daily reports, project documentation, and work records
Collaborating with team members and contractor partners to coordinate activities, share knowledge, and support successful project delivery

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience working in underground mining environments
• Experience supporting or leading teams in an operational or supervisory capacity
• Exposure to underground development, stope mining, and/or underground construction activities
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in dynamic operating environments
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and other digital systems
• Experience with SAP or similar operational systems

Responsibilities

• Championing Rio Tinto Kennecott’s safety standards and contributing to a culture where everyone goes home safe
• Ensuring permits are in place and understood before work begins
• Conducting daily inspections to support quality, safety, and compliance outcomes
• Coordinating underground work activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams
• Integrating daily plans between surface and underground operations to support safe and efficient execution
• Supporting pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as projects progress
• Maintaining accurate daily reports, project documentation, and work records
• Collaborating with team members and contractor partners to coordinate activities, share knowledge, and support successful project delivery

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED