What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Mine Monitoring - Underground position at 4000 Kennecott Utah Copper LLC?
Live and work in Salt Lake City, Utah – Enjoy the lifestyle of a major city with year-round outdoor recreation and easy access to the mountains. Join Kennecott Underground at an exciting stage of growth – Be part of a growing underground operation and help build the capability that will support its future. Benefits that support you and your family – Enjoy a comprehensive package including health and wellbeing programs, retirement savings, paid parental leave and other valuable employee benefits. 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 we’re focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work. We’re 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 an Underground Mine Monitoring & Control Specialist to play a critical role at the center of our 24/7 underground mining operation. This is a fast-paced, highly connected position where your decisions, communication, and ability to interpret real-time information directly support the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of the mine. As a central point for operational data and control systems, you will build a real-time picture of what is happening underground, helping teams respond to changing conditions, manage delays, coordinate maintenance, and keep critical infrastructure and communication systems performing as required. You will work across production, maintenance, technical teams, vendors, and emergency response, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on solving problems, connecting people and information, and working with technology in a dynamic operational environment. Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent and working on a rotating shift roster, you will collaborate closely with operational and functional teams and be responsible for: Operate and optimize the fleet management system to support production targets, manage underground delays, and coordinate maintenance response. Collect, validate, maintain, and report accurate operational data across underground mining activities and systems. Monitor critical underground infrastructure, including communications, ventilation, pump stations, and structural monitoring systems. Coordinate incident management and real-time operational response, providing clear, timely information when conditions change. Communicate and coordinate effectively across surface and underground teams to support safe and reliable operations. Support the performance and continuous improvement of systems, tools, and processes to improve productivity and reliability. Partner with vendors and cross-functional teams on software updates, hardware installations, troubleshooting, and system integration. Apply strong problem-solving and multitasking skills to manage competing priorities and real-time operational challenges. About you A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Proven track record of managing multiple variable or dynamic operating environments Strong analytical capability and technical aptitude Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and positively influence peers Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office and mining or operations systems Experience with mine control or dispatch systems Ability and willingness to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 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 you’re 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 life’s challenges. 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, 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. 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.