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Senior Underground Mining Project Engineer

9050 Rio Tinto Services Inc
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/11/2026
Senior Underground Mining Project Engineer (Rio Tinto Services Inc., South Jordan, UT): Oversee the scope of Order of Magnitude, Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, and Implementation stages of underground mining projects. Provide guidance and technical leadership on mining and mechanical standards, design, installation and commissioning related matters for capital projects. Provide subject matter expertise for the complexities of executing projects in greenfield and brownfield environments. Design and operation of shaft hoisting equipment and systems. Shaft sinking, design and operations. Provide project governance and ensure company Project Management Framework is applied. Review and assess project timelines and cost, report on project resourcing to the Manager and ensure project delivery in a timely manner. Implements, refines and improves project delivery methods and standards. Ensure compliance with standardized project processes, systems and tools across projects. Manage project engineering services providers and vendors including performance against deliverables. Provide detailed review and feedback on engineering deliverables. Ensure effective stakeholder engagement across projects. Monitor, manage and report all relevant project performance indicators to meet business requirements. Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and improvement. Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related field, and 8 years of related work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related field, and 6 years of related work experience. Must have 4 years of experience in: Working on underground mining scopes (project or operations); Supervising and managing underground construction, commissioning and maintenance scope of works; Underground mining engineering and project management; Design and operation of typical underground equipment: Ventilation systems, dewatering systems, crushing, and conveying; Designing and operation of shaft hoisting equipment and systems; Understanding and applying Ontario, MSHA, and ISO Hoisting Regulations; Grouting design and grouting operations; and Shaft sinking design and day-to-day operations. Must have 2 years of experience in: Functional Safety process safety; Participating and leading HAZID/HAZOP/CHAZOP risk assessments, bowties, and engineering design review processes; and AUTOCAD drafting. Must have 1 year of experience in: Twin decline construction and day-to-day operations. International travel required up to 5%; Domestic travel required up to 15%. To Apply: Interested applicants must apply through https://jobs.riotinto.com and search for requisition number [TBC]. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact us.recruitment@riotinto.com for assistance in the application process. 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 can’t do it on our own, so we’re 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. Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information. A drive for innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of our company's purpose: Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Here, you’ll find a home for curious people who care about their work and colleagues, are courageous about finding better ways to do things, and are empowered to adapt quickly to solve problems and meet opportunities. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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