Smelter Operators Kennecott Copper

Rio Tinto

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Salt Lake, UT - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Permanent employment with a worldclass mining and processing organization offering competitive pay and a comprehensive range of benefits to support you and your family

  • Rare opportunity to work at an urban smelter staying close to home in Salt Lake City with a familyfriendly rotating roster that supports worklife balance

  • Handson operational roles available across Hot Metals and Materials Handling with training and support provided


We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage women and people from diverse backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based on merit qualifications and business needs.

Were 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 motivated individuals to join our Smelter Operations team supporting safe and efficient processing at one of the most established metallurgical operations in the United States.

These handson roles are available across both Hot Metals and Materials Handling teams:

  • Hot Metals Operators work in hightemperature environments supporting furnace operations tapping molten metal removing slag buildup and coordinating closely with other smelter personnel and equipment.

  • Materials Handling Operators focus on mobile equipment operation and logistics including frontend loader work and the movement of raw and refined materials across the smelter site.


This is a physically demanding role working a rotating day and night roster requiring extended time on your feet in hot conditions while wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE). Full training is provided and youll be supported by experienced team members as you learn the process.

Reporting to the Supervisor and working within a safetycritical and teamoriented environment you will be responsible for:

  • Performing operational tasks safely in line with smelter procedures and permits

  • Actively contributing to a strong safety culture in a highrisk environment

  • Operating equipment or supporting processes relevant to your assigned team

  • Identifying hazards abnormal conditions and equipment issues

  • Communicating clearly with team members and supervisors

  • Maintaining a respectful inclusive and disciplined work environment


About you

  • A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

  • A valid US Drivers License

  • Ability to work in hot conditions while wearing fireresistant PPE and respiratory protection for extended periods

  • A cleanshaven face to ensure proper fit and seal of respiratory equipment

  • Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts in a physically demanding role

  • A positive attitude and readiness to work in a manual fastpaced industrial environment


Experience in smelting refining materials handling frontend loader operation or other industrial process environments is advantageous but not required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply transferable skills and the right mindset are highly valued.

What we offer


We believe in recognizing and rewarding your hard work innovative ideas and dedication. Our generous benefits package is designed to ensure you feel valued and appreciated. When you join us youll go home each day knowing youve made a positive impact on the world. Heres what we offer:

  • A safety-focused and inclusive working environment

  • Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical prescription drug dental vision life insurance coverage and various voluntary benefits.

  • 401(k) matching program (company matched .50 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay)

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

Where Youll Be Working

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class fully integrated copper mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City Utah. We produce copper precious metals including gold and silver molybdenum tellurium and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.

Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to date advertised.


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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