Condition Monitoring Technician Surface Mine
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Job Summary
Live and work in Salt Lake City with the benefit of being home every night supporting a balanced lifestyle for you and your family
Enjoy a family-friendly roster that provides stability predictability and time for what matters most outside of work
Build a long-term career in copper with access to industry-leading technical development and clear progression pathways in reliability
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 were focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work.
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 a Condition Monitoring Technician to support the reliability team
Reporting to the Superintendent Reliability Engineering working 4 x 10 hour days per week collaboratively with operational and functional teams you will be responsible for:
Assessing plant equipment for inclusion in predictive maintenance (PdM) programs
Building and maintaining equipment databases using specialized analysis software
Establishing and managing testing intervals based on equipment criticality and condition
Developing and maintaining procedures work instructions and testing schedules in CMMS
Collecting analyzing and interpreting condition monitoring data to identify emerging issues
Recommending corrective actions and initiating work notifications to prevent failures
Producing clear standardized equipment health and condition reports
Performing post-repair verification testing to confirm equipment reliability
Supporting oil sampling programs including collection testing and analysis
Maintaining calibration and readiness of condition monitoring tools and instrumentation
Identifying recurring equipment issues and contributing to long-term reliability improvements
Supporting KPI tracking quality assurance processes and program performance
Assisting with budget planning and cost control activities for condition monitoring
Working safely in environments that may include confined spaces and respirator use when required
About you
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience including at least 2 years in predictive maintenance
Hands-on experience with PdM technologies such as vibration analysis thermography oil analysis ultrasonics or non-destructive testing
Proficiency in condition monitoring techniques including Level 1 capability in multiple disciplines and Level 2 in at least one (e.g. vibration thermography oil analysis or ultrasonics)
Strong analytical skills with an understanding of basic math and physics applied to equipment reliability
Experience using CMMS and PdM software systems; familiarity with SAP or Machinery Health Manager is beneficial
Ability to interpret data identify trends and communicate findings clearly to support proactive maintenance decisions
Experience with root cause or failure analysis is advantageous
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams
Experience working with heavy mobile or fixed plant equipment in industrial or mining environments is beneficial
This role is open to candidates with the permanent right to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What we offer
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 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 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 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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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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.