Senior Electrical Engineer (Asset Integrity)
Provide technical leadership that supports the long-term health, safety, and reliability of electrical assets across a world-class copper operation
Influence electrical asset strategy, engineering standards, risk management, and long-term capital planning across mining, smelting, and refining operations
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, supporting Rio Tinto Kennecott
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About the role
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer (Asset Integrity) to provide strategic oversight and technical expertise for the safety, reliability, integrity, and lifecycle management of Kennecott’s electrical, power, control, and instrumentation assets. In this role, you’ll collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and Procurement to manage asset risk, strengthen compliance with Rio Tinto and industry standards, support long-term capital planning, and improve electrical system performance and safety.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys solving complex asset challenges, influencing long-term investment decisions, and providing trusted technical leadership across a large, integrated industrial operation.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the relevant Engineering or Projects leadership team and working in a collaborative, safety-focused industrial environment, you will be:
Assessing electrical, power, control, and instrumentation asset condition, performance, integrity, and business risk across Kennecott operations, then developing lifecycle strategies that address safety, reliability, and obsolescence
Establishing compliance and assurance programs aligned with Rio Tinto Asset Management requirements, discipline and engineering standards, and applicable national and industry regulations
Leading arc flash studies, electrical protection reviews, and related assurance activities that strengthen electrical safety and risk controls
Developing and prioritizing a 10-year capital plan for electrical infrastructure, balancing safety, integrity, reliability, obsolescence, regulatory requirements, and financial constraints
Owning Kennecott electrical, power, control, and instrumentation standards and playing a key role in implementing the Rio Tinto electrical safety standard
Providing specialized electrical engineering guidance to Maintenance, Operations, Projects, Procurement, and Commercial teams while clearly communicating risks, recommendations, and priorities
Managing support service contracts and working with Procurement, Projects, and Maintenance to maintain effective supply and service arrangements for key electrical asset classes
Leading continuous improvement in electrical asset reliability, systems, and processes while serving as a central technical contact for key electrical systems across Kennecott
About you
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful-for-success item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience supporting complex electrical, power, control, or instrumentation systems
At least 3 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, project engineering, maintenance, operations, or a related technical environment
Demonstrated success developing asset management plans and business cases that balance safety, operational reliability, regulatory requirements, asset risk, and financial constraints
Experience leading or supporting electrical, instrumentation, control system, protection, or assurance activities in an industrial environment
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and communicate complex electrical risks, priorities, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Helpful for Success
Experience leading arc flash studies, electrical protection reviews, compliance programs, or engineering assurance activities in a heavy industrial or mining environment
Experience managing specialized service providers, supply or service contracts, and external technical partners
Experience with long-term capital planning, electrical infrastructure lifecycle strategy, or electrical safety standard implementation across a complex operation
What we offer
Be recognized for your contributions, innovative thinking, and dedication, and leave each day knowing you have helped the world progress.
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 and a generous 401(k) matching program
Attractive share ownership plan
Comprehensive leave policies covering paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
A generous parental leave policy that supports quality time with your new family
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family
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, tellurium, 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.
Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to the closing date.
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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