Coordinator, Smelter & Refinery Services

Coordinator, Smelter & Refinery Services Manage and optimize contractor services that help keep smelter and refinery operations safe, reliable, and efficient Own key contractor governance, Health, Safety and Environment, logistics, and stakeholder coordination activities across routine work and shutdowns Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, supporting Rio Tinto Kennecott We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide 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 Coordinator, Smelter & Refinery Services to manage, coordinate, and optimize contractor support services across Kennecott smelter and refinery operations. In this role, you’ll be a central point of accountability for contractor service delivery, operational logistics, Health, Safety and Environment compliance support, and stakeholder coordination, helping work get delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with Rio Tinto standards. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the work, partnering across teams, and taking ownership of contractor governance and service delivery during both routine operations and shutdown activities. What you’ll be doing Reporting to the Smelter & Refinery Services leadership team and working in a safety-focused operational environment, you will be: Managing and coordinating contractor services that support daily operations, shutdowns, and improvement projects Owning contractor onboarding, Contractor Management System compliance, site access, system permissions, and required approvals Coordinating scheduling, mobilization, logistics, equipment rentals, and cost control for contractor services Supporting Health, Safety and Environment compliance, reporting, incident support, field verification, and contractor performance follow-up Partnering with Operations, Health, Safety and Environment, Supply Chain, and external contractors to align priorities, resolve issues, and maintain service continuity Monitoring field activity to support safe work practices, personal protective equipment use, and compliance with Rio Tinto Kennecott and OSHA standards Leading continuous improvement opportunities, implementing best practices, and improving contractor service delivery and utilization Representing contractor service perspectives in supplier engagements, stakeholder forums, and Health, Safety and Environment standards discussions About you We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful-for-success item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application. Required for Success A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Minimum of 3 years of experience managing contractor partners, service providers, or contractor support services in an industrial, processing, mining, manufacturing, or similar operational environment Demonstrated experience with contractor governance, onboarding, compliance, site access, approvals, and contractor management processes Experience supporting Health, Safety and Environment compliance, reporting, incident support, or field verification in a safety-critical environment Ability to manage logistics, scheduling, cost control, competing priorities, and stakeholder updates in a fast-moving operational setting Current authorization to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship Helpful for Success Experience using SAP, ISN, Contractor Management System tools, or similar systems that support contractor compliance and performance management Experience supporting shutdown activities, contractor mobilization, equipment rental coordination, or site services in a safety-critical environment Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices, or improving contractor service delivery across stakeholder groups What we offer Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you have 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 and a generous 401(k) matching program Attractive share ownership plan Comprehensive leave policies that cover the moments that matter in life, including paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave A generous parental leave policy, which helps you spend quality time with your new family Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to wellbeing programs with incentives supporting your physical and mental health Access to our Employee Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family Where you’ll 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. Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to the closing date. À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quête d'innovation et d'amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. Respect et inclusion Rio Tinto s’engage à respecter l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération sans distinction de race, de couleur, de sexe, d’âge, de religion, d’origine ethnique, de handicap, ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la législation fédérale, nationale ou locale. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement inclusif où les gens se sentent en sécurité, respectés et valorisés. Nous voulons que notre personnel ait le sentiment que toutes les voix sont entendues et que la diversité des points de vue est non seulement bienvenue, mais aussi essentielle à notre réussite. Nous traitons tous les membres de notre personnel avec équité et dignité. Rio Tinto participe à E-Verify pour confirmer l’autorisation de travail. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site http://www.ucis.gov/ innovation et amélioration continue sont au cœur de notre mission: Trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin. Chez nous, les esprits curieux trouvent leur place. Nous recherchons des personnes investies dans leur travail et attentionnées envers leurs collègues, audacieuses dans leur quête de solutions innovantes, et capables de sadapter rapidement pour résoudre des problèmes et saisir des opportunités. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, origine ethnique, de religion, âge, orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence.