Instrumentation Technician

• Join a world-class mining operation and play a key role in maintaining critical underground assets.
• Work hands-on with advanced instrumentation in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment.
• Be part of a company that values continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Opportunity based in Superior, Arizona, USA.

About the Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an Underground Instrumentation technician for the Resolution Copper Underground Operations and Maintenance Group, which is responsible for the safe maintenance and operation of the existing physical assets, consisting of two deep shafts, multiple mine levels and associated equipment and infrastructure.

This role is a great opportunity to be involved in the application of effective whole-of-life asset management practices to achieve ongoing safe maintenance and operation of existing physical assets. Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, you will be:

• Executing maintenance activities while ensuring asset management processes are consistently applied and work is performed in a safe and quality manner.
• Interacting with maintenance and operating personnel to monitor adherence to safety procedures to ensure the safety of employees working in the area.
• Interacting with maintenance tradespersons to monitor work progress and quality.
• Monitoring the operation of the underground and plant equipment and providing first response for equipment and facility maintenance problems.
• Participating in safety, progress, and scheduling meetings to support project coordination.
• Perform the installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and programming of measurement and control instruments that are used at Resolution copper.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• 5 years instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience
• 5 years mining experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Good computer skills (MS Excel and Word)
• Knowledge of MSHA, OSHA and ASMI regulations

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.

Please note, to be considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions and must comply with all fit for duty guidelines as established by the company.

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.

Every Voice Matters

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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