Electrical Project Engineer
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Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Were committed toFinding Better Waysand that starts with creating a safe inclusive and empowering environment for everyone.
- Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
- Support a modern mining smelting and refining operation with worldclass technology
At Rio Tinto were not just operating one of the worlds most advanced mining and metals businesses were building safer smarter and more sustainable ways to deliver the materials the world depends on.
Were looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to play a key role supporting Kennecott Smelter Operations in Magna Utah. Youll join a highly collaborative sitebased team working alongside engineers operators trades and leaders who are committed to safety respect and continuous improvement.
About the role
As a Project Engineer Electrical you will support safe and reliable smelter performance through the delivery of electrical controls and instrumentation projects and operational improvements.
This role sits at the intersection of Engineering Operations and Maintenance partnering closely with site teams to improve safety reliability maintainability and compliance of critical smelter assets.
Reporting to the Superintendent Electrical Maintenance & Engineering youll work alongside experienced engineers planners and maintenance professionals who will support your growth and development. Success in this role is built on strong technical fundamentals curiosity and a collaborative teamfirst mindset.
What youll be doing
- Lead and support electrical controls and instrumentation projects that improve Smelter operations and maintenance outcomes
- Define project scope objectives and execution plans in collaboration with Operations Maintenance and Reliability stakeholders
- Develop cost estimates and support project approvals across all phases (Study Design Execution Commissioning and Operational Readiness)
- Manage project budgets schedules and execution through commissioning and handover
- Coordinate contractors consultants and internal resources to ensure safe and efficient project delivery
- Monitor progress manage change and report performance across safety schedule cost quality and risk
- Integrate safety and risk management into all stages of project design and execution
- Support Management of Change (MOC) processes for system modifications
- Ensure compliance with Rio Tinto Standards governance requirements and site procedures
What youll bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Engineering or a related field OR 8 years of equivalent practical experience in industrial operations maintenance or projects
- Experience supporting or delivering projects in an industrial environment
- Exposure to electrical instrumentation or control systems in processing or heavy industry
- Understanding of core project management practices (scope schedule cost risk)
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics P&IDs and basic control documentation
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving
Preferred Experience (not required)
- Smelter refining wastewater or similar process plant experience
- Experience working closely with maintenance and operations teams
- Knowledge of asset management systems and engineering standards
- Project management training or certification (e.g. PMP)
What we offer
- Be recognized for your contributions innovative thinking and dedication and leave each day knowing youve helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- 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 youre able to spend quality time with your new family
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health 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 lifes challenges
Where youll be working
Our Kennecott mine is a world-class fully integrated copper mining operation including a concentrator smelter and refinery located just outside Salt Lake City Utah in the United States. 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.
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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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources. Discover more about Rio Tinto's mining operations today.
