Lead Underground Technical Team – Mining Operations

Rio Tinto; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health programs

Retirement plan with company match

Share ownership plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Manager Underground Technical to lead a team of mining engineers, geoscientists, and surveyors in Salt Lake City. You will shape underground mine designs, schedules, and governance to ensure safe, productive operations while partnering with operational leaders to deliver ambitious plans.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a world-class copper mining operation near Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of underground mining experience.
• 5+ years of direct mining or maintenance operational leadership experience.
• Proven ability to implement and manage continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen aligned to operational and business priorities.
• Effective communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Curiosity and open-minded approach to understanding business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of technical professionals (mining engineering, geoscience, surveying).
• Drive mine designs, production schedules, and technical planning for safe, productive underground operations.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to execute short- and long-term mine plans and manage technical risk.
• Monitor and report on mine plans and technical outcomes to stakeholders.
• Deliver production reporting against budgets and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Communication

Time management

Curiosity

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Manager Underground Technical to lead a team of mining engineers, geoscientists, and surveyors in Salt Lake City. You will shape underground mine designs, schedules, and governance to ensure safe, productive operations while partnering with operational leaders to deliver ambitious plans.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a world-class copper mining operation near Salt Lake City.