Project Engineer

Project Engineer

• Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company where safety comes first
• Competitive Salary and Benefits with career advancement opportunities are offered
• Role Based in Salt Lake City, Utah
• 2- year contract

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

About the job

We are looking to fill a Project Engineer position at the throughout all areas of Kennecott Copper Properties, to lead and implement projects at the that maximize value for the business. The role will focus on process improvement plans. Strategies, and equipment improvements as well as innovations.

This role is a great opportunity to implement your leadership skills and improvement techniques in the Engineering and Projects department. You will report to the Project Manager Engineering & Projects. Your tasks are not limited to, but include to:

• Perform basic project engineering functions involving monitoring of progress, preparation of procedures, documentation of communications and meetings, and identification/evaluation of project issues and problems
• Support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans using RTKC PM Procedures.
• Coordinate efforts of technical disciplines, vendors and licensors to ensure integrated and complete deliverables that meet project requirements and contractual requirements
• Manage projects using the RTKC framework process to improve efficiencies and introduce newer technologies that add value.
• Developing business cases for capital expenditure and project justifications, clearly communicating context and reasoning.
• Regularly working with key stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and continuous improvement.
• Assessment, evaluation and resolution of technical issues that may arise during project detailed design, construction and commissioning stages.

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• An Engineering degree preferred, however a combination of education and experience will be considered if found acceptable to the requirements.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in managing projects throughout the Project Life Cycle and executing work safely.
• Experience of 5-7 years in mining or similar heavy industry, preferably in a Project Engineering associated role.
• Experience in managing Engineering and Construction Contractors with a knowledge of the procurement processes.
• Excellent communication skills/Stakeholder engagement
• Proactive and self-driven towards multiple tasks while working on multiple projects.
• Knowledge of the key value drivers in the mining industry. A practical continuous improvement & value generation mindset.
• An attitude towards learning and self-development.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• A PMP certification is an asset to have in this role.
• Experience giving technical/business presentations to Senior Management and peers.
• A team-oriented management style.
• Understanding of the process engineering requirements for brownfield capital projects

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
• Wellbeing benefits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices.

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.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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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.