Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Rio Tinto; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Tinto Borates in Boron, CA, invites an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the mine mobile maintenance team. You will maintain large scale mining equipment, provide engineering support, and drive asset management in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a BS in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to lead technicians. The role offers a structured path to grow within a global mining leader and a 9-hour weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering or related experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Maintenance Engineer.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting with electrical technicians.
• Manage electrical component repairs, supply chain, and warehouse stock.
• Conduct failure analysis on electrical components and provide technical reports.
• Audit electrical PM process, identify improvements and implement solutions.
• Budget for major component replacements, monitor condition, schedule replacement.
• Identify electrical component improvements and implement solutions.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Leadership

Communication

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Industrial environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP knowledge

CAT/Komatsu knowledge

Job description

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
• Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
• A company with a world class reputation for safety and performance. –Boron, CA
• For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $79,520-$109,340

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

About The Role

RT Boron operations mine site is seeking a talented electrical maintenance engineer to work in the mine mobile maintenance department based in Boron, CA. As an electrical maintenance engineer, you will work in a team of professionals with the common goal of adequately maintaining a fleet of large scale mining equipment to be as productive as possible in mining operations. Your specific contribution to the team is to provide engineering support utilizing problem solving and technical skills to drive good asset management practices. You will work in a fast paced dynamic environment with lots of opportunity to grow and develop. The normal work schedule for this position is Mon-Fri, 9-hour days with every other Friday off.

• Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance working closely with electrical technicians.
• Manage electrical component repairs, supply chain, and warehouse stock. Conduct failure analysis on electrical components and provide technical reports.
• Audit electrical PM process, identify areas of improvement, and implement solutions.
• Budget for major component replacements, monitor the condition of electrical components, and schedule replacement.
• Identify electrical component improvements and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs.

About You

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have

• A BS degree in electrical engineering, related discipline, or extensive experience with electrical propulsion mining equipment.
• Extensive computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Exceptional problem solving skills.
• A self-starter attitude and a desire to learn and improve the business.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills to manage technicians and prioritize work load.
• Willingness to work in an industrial mining environment.

It will also be beneficial if you have

• Mining equipment knowledge (CAT, Komatsu, MTU, etc.)
• Statex 3 DC electric propulsion Knowledge
• SAP knowledge

Where you will be working

This role is located in Boron, CA. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the world's supply of refined borates; remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living.

Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to California’s Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872.

The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement.

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 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.