Underground QA/QC Supervisor: Construction & Commissioning

Rio Tinto; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health programs and insurance

Retirement plan and 401k matching

Paid time off and leave policies

Parental leave

Employee share ownership

Job summary

Rio Tinto Kennecott in Utah is seeking an Underground QA/QC Supervisor to help lead the safe construction, commissioning, and day-to-day operation of the Kennecott Underground Mine.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent on a rotating shift schedule, you will coordinate activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams to ensure safe, high-quality delivery and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in underground mining environments is essential.
• Experience leading operational or supervisory teams preferred.
• Exposure to underground development, stope mining, or construction activities.
• Experience with underground dewatering and electrical distribution systems.
• Strong planning and coordination skills across multiple teams.
• Good judgement, adaptability and ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Champion Rio Tinto Kennecott safety standards and ensure permits and controls are followed.
• Coordinate daily underground activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams.
• Integrate work plans between surface and underground operations and manage interfaces.
• Conduct workplace inspections to support safety, quality, and compliance.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for underground projects.
• Oversee contractor activities and ensure compliance with HSE and permitting requirements.
• Maintain daily reports, project documentation, and quality assurance records.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver work safely and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety leadership

Underground mining experience

Supervisory experience

Shift coordination

Planning and coordination

Judgement and adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Underground electrical distribution systems

Underground dewatering systems

Job description

Rio Tinto Kennecott in Utah is seeking an Underground QA/QC Supervisor to help lead the safe construction, commissioning, and day-to-day operation of the Kennecott Underground Mine.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent on a rotating shift schedule, you will coordinate activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams to ensure safe, high-quality delivery and regulatory compliance.