Construction Coordinator Underground Operations
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
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Job Summary
Work at a worldclass fully integrated mine to metal operation with exposure to largescale technically complex projects
Enjoy a strong worklife balance while being home every night with Salt Lake City offering an outstanding lifestyle for you and your family
Be part of a high-performing safetyfocused culture where your ideas are valued and you are supported to grow your career in a collaborative environment
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 Construction Coordinator to support the safe and efficient delivery of underground and surface construction projects. This role plays a critical part in coordinating project activities across contractors project teams and site operations to ensure work is well planned compliant and executed safely and on schedule.
Reporting to the Superintendent Construction working a 5/4/3 dayshift only rotating schedule you will be responsible for:
Coordinating and overseeing day-to-day construction activities across underground and surface projects
Integrating project work with site operations to ensure safe efficient execution
Managing and overseeing contractor performance and work scope
Ensuring compliance with permitting safety and site standards
Supporting quality assurance and project documentation processes
Coordinating pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
Aligning multiple work fronts between contractors and operational teams
Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate daily reports and project records
About you
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Proven experience in underground mining and construction environments
Proven track record supervising or leading teams and contractors
Strong capability in planning coordinating and executing construction activities
Demonstrated ability to work across cross-functional teams and operational interfaces
Knowledge of critical risk management and safety systems
Strong communication problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience managing project documentation and schedules
This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
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.
