Underground Shift Coordinator

Rio Tinto; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Share ownership program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rio Tinto's Kennecott mine near Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks an Underground Shift Coordinator to support safe construction, commissioning, and operation of the underground mine.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent, on a 5/5/4 rotating shift roster, you will coordinate activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams, maintain daily reports, and help integrate surface and underground plans for safe, efficient execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in underground mining environments.
• Experience leading or supporting teams in operations.
• Exposure to underground development, stope mining, or underground construction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion Rio Tinto Kennecott’s safety standards and culture.
• Ensure permits are in place and understood before work begins.
• Conduct daily inspections to support quality, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate underground work activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams.
• Integrate daily plans between surface and underground operations for safe execution.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as projects progress.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, project documentation, and work records.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team leadership

Problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

SAP experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP or similar OPS system

Job description

• Help build the future of Rio Tinto’s next-generation underground mine while enjoying the benefits of city living, with Salt Lake City’s world‑class outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, and easy access to the mountains.
• Join a global mining and metals leader committed to safety, inclusion, career growth, and industry‑leading employee benefits, while contributing to one of the most significant mining investments in the United States.
• Be part of a highly skilled underground team where innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence come together, offering the opportunity to shape a new operation and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

• Help build the future of Rio Tinto’s next-generation underground mine while enjoying the benefits of city living, with Salt Lake City’s world‑class outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, and easy access to the mountains.
• Join a global mining and metals leader committed to safety, inclusion, career growth, and industry‑leading employee benefits, while contributing to one of the most significant mining investments in the United States.
• Be part of a highly skilled underground team where innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence come together, offering the opportunity to shape a new operation and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we’re focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work.

We’re Finding Better Ways to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About The Role

We are looking for an Underground Shift Coordinator to support the safe construction, commissioning, and operation of the Kennecott Underground Mine.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent, on a 5/5/4 rotating shift roster and working collaboratively with operational, functional, and contractor teams, you will be responsible for

• Championing Rio Tinto Kennecott’s safety standards and contributing to a culture where everyone goes home safe
• Ensuring permits are in place and understood before work begins
• Conducting daily inspections to support quality, safety, and compliance outcomes
• Coordinating underground work activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams
• Integrating daily plans between surface and underground operations to support safe and efficient execution
• Supporting pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities as projects progress
• Maintaining accurate daily reports, project documentation, and work records
• Collaborating with team members and contractor partners to coordinate activities, share knowledge, and support successful project delivery

About You

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience working in underground mining environments
• Experience supporting or leading teams in an operational or supervisory capacity
• Exposure to underground development, stope mining, and/or underground construction activities
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt in dynamic operating environments
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and other digital systems
• Experience with SAP or similar operational systems

What We Offer

• 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; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

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.

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.

Rio Tinto participates in E‑ Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http //www.ucis.gov/ for more information.