Shift Mechanic

Shift Mechanic

• Join a leader in mining & metals organization offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
• Work with the latest technology and innovation in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Role based in Superior Arizona

About the Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for aMechanicto join the Resolution Copper Underground Operations and Maintenance Group which is responsible for the safe maintenance and operation of the existing physical assets consisting of a deep shaft multiple mine levels and associated equipment and infrastructure.

This is a great opportunity to further your career within a global company and gain exposure to whole-of-life asset management practices. Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate inspire and keep your people safe and well.

With signature leadership training programs growing and developing is more than an opportunity it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

Reporting to theUnderground Mechanical Supervisor and working in a collaborative community within the Operations & Maintenance department you will be:

What youll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Mechanical Certifications
• 5 years of mechanical experience with an emphasis on operations and maintenance
• Maintenance tasks on equipment and plant systems both underground and surface on a shift work basis
• Maintain assets within the maintenance management framework and processes
• Identify defects and provide feedback on asset performance raising notifications and completing work orders
• Ensure work management activities are undertake in line with work orders and job instructions
• Support the defect elimination process and contributing to the work management analysis and asset tactics review
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Basic knowledge/understanding of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Knowledge of MSHA OSHA and ASMI regulations

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution your thinking your hard work and go home knowing youve helped the world progress we provide:

• 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.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

Where youll be working

Once in operation Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona with an economic value estimated at several billion dollars over the mine life.

The project will rely on a block caving technique to extract the deposit that lies more than 2000 meters below the surface. This method uses gravity to remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore copper aluminium critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people communities and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color sex age religion national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

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