Senior Engineer Underground Mining

Be part of a group that is safety driven, values inclusion and is renowned for technical excellence Join a global mining and metals leader committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. Permanent role based in the beautiful outdoor and family-oriented community of Salt Lake City, USA 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 seeking a Senior Engineer, Underground Mining to provide technical leadership and mine engineering expertise across mine planning, scheduling, and operational support activities. Reporting to the GM Technical Studies Americas, you will play a key role in supporting safe, productive, and economically sustainable underground mining operations. Key Responsibilities Maintain fit-for-purpose mine planning, scheduling, and reporting systems to ensure the integrity and timely delivery of operational and management information. Implement and continuously improve mine engineering systems, including mine design controls, scheduling, forecasting, production monitoring, and reporting processes. Partner with operational teams to identify opportunities to safely improve productivity, operating performance, and operational outcomes. Monitor and communicate variances against short- and medium-term mine plans and support corrective actions where required. Facilitate and participate in technical risk assessments and contribute to effective risk management practices. Develop, review, and enhance technical standards, procedures, and engineering practices. Support workforce capability planning by identifying technical resource requirements and contributing to recruitment and succession planning. Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and professional development support to engineers and technicians. Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation is encouraged. What you’ll bring Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related discipline. Significant experience in underground mining operations and mine engineering. Strong understanding of underground mine planning, scheduling, production forecasting, and operational reporting. Experience supporting safe and efficient mining operations through sound technical decision-making. Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and communicate technical risks to a range of stakeholders. Experience contributing to mining studies and long-term planning initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical information into practical recommendations. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and sound business judgment. Proven capability to coach, mentor, and develop technical professionals. What we Offer We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your way of thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide: A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees 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 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) Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns. Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals Where you will be working The Rio Tinto Copper Technical group is a global organization with operations and projects in the U.S. (Kennecott Utah Copper, “RTKC”, and Resolution Copper Project), Mongolia (Oyu Tolgoi), and Western Australia (Winu Cu-Au project). The portfolio also supports Rio Tinto’s interests in a non-managed joint venture in Chile (Escondida) and the USA (Johnson Camp mine leach operation), in addition to exploration & evaluation interests and other minor investments. 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.