Maintenance Shift Leader

• Join a leader in mining & metals organization offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
• Work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Role based in Superior, Arizona
  
  

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 Maintenance Shift Leader to join the Resolution Copper Underground Operations and Maintenance Group, which is responsible for the safe maintenance and operation of the existing physical assets, consisting of a deep shaft, multiple mine levels and associated equipment and infrastructure.

This is a great opportunity to further your career within a global company and gain exposure to whole-of-life asset management practices. Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.

With signature leadership training programmes, growing, and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

Reporting to the Underground Performance and Logistics Supervisor and working in a collaborative community within the Operations & Maintenance department, you will be

• Leading and working with mechanics, electricians, hoist operators and apprentices on a shift work basis
• Monitor adherence to safety procedures and to ensure the safety of all employees
• Mentoring and training Apprentices in the work group
• Overseeing a team of maintenance tradespersons to monitor the progress and quality of work
• Monitoring the operation of all equipment and responding to breakdowns and failures quickly to limit down time
• Interacting with site security and providing first response in the case of safety or security incidents
• Preparing shift reports and activity logs, adjusting the activity schedule as needed
• Coordinate closely with site personnel to ensure planned activities are executed safely and on schedule, including leading plan‑of‑the‑day and pre‑start safety meetings.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and lowering costs by identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement and innovation
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of underground mining operations experience, with an emphasis on operations and maintenance
• 1 years of supervisory experience in an underground mining environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in underground hoisting, dewatering, ventilation, and cooling systems.
• Basic knowledge/understanding of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Experience in Critical Risk Management and Rio Tinto underground safety standards
• Knowledge of MSHA, OSHA and ASMI regulations
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
  
  

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you. 

What We Offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your 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 (EAP) 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’ll be working

Once in operation, Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value estimated at several billion dollars over the mine life.

The project will rely on a block caving technique to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 meters below the surface. This method uses gravity to remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.

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.

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