Maintenance Engineer at Rio Tinto

Superior, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering, Maintenance systems, Root cause analysis, Failure analysis, SAP, CMMS, Condition monitoring, Asset management, Technical support, Engineering drawings, Microsoft Office, Critical thinking, Data analysis, Problem-solving, Communication

Industry

mining

Description

Maintenance Engineer Join a leader in mining & metals offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits. Work in an underground project located near Superior, Arizona. About the Role As a Maintenance Engineer you will provide technical, discipline specific support to various stakeholders across the organization to develop, implement, sustain and improve maintenance standards, systems, policies, processes and practices required for safe and efficient operation of all assets of the mine. You will apply your knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical fixed plant and mobile equipment assets to; manage the implementation and execution of fit-for-purpose maintenance tactics, condition monitoring programs and associated work procedures; perform asset criticality and failure analysis assessments; support work management and assurance processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, policies, and industry best practices. Your influence will be a key driver in the success of the maintenance teams’ responsibility to ensure the safety of all mine personnel and maximize equipment availability with the goal of making Resolution Copper the best operator in the industry. Role Responsibilities Serve as a technical accountability owner for maintenance strategies and systems site wide to maximize asset availability, reduce risk of equipment/process failures and ensure safe and consistent quality execution of maintenance activities by operations and maintenance personnel. Develop, maintain and administer site standards, policies and procedures to ensure adherence to requirements of appropriate national regulations and standards, Rio Tinto standards and procedures and industry best practices. Provide technical support to site’s operations, maintenance, reliability and engineering teams to troubleshoot, optimize and continuously improve fixed and mobile equipment assets. Support implementation of and ensure adherence to work management processes to identify, plan, schedule, execute, report and record maintenance activities. Manage asset failure analysis and defect elimination programs to ensure failures are logged and well understood to prevent future recurrence and improve asset performance. Support operations and maintenance teams as acting maintenance supervisor as necessary based on personnel availability. Provide technical discipline input to studies and project teams to ensure future assets take into consideration the operability and maintainability during design and planning phases. Support project execution and operational readiness teams to ensure newly constructed/procured assets adhere to site standards, policies and practices and are embedded in established maintenance systems prior to handover to operations and maintenance teams. Provide discipline engineering technical support to develop and adhere to capital, operating and sustaining budgets. Maintain and expand technical and functional knowledge in industry through continuing self-directed or employer sponsored professional development. Required Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related engineering field. 3+ years of experience operating and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Proficiency in SAP or other CMMS Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and failure defect elimination assessments Ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering drawings Proficiency in Microsoft Office software Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in teams Exemplary critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills Effective communication skills Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing priorities Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Experience working in an underground mining environment Experience operating and maintaining the following equipment and systems Electrical Power Distribution Mine Hoisting Underground Ventilation and Refrigeration Underground Mine Dewatering Underground Mobile Equipment Process Monitoring Instrumentation Experience in critical fixed plant shut down planning and execution Experience with risk assessment facilitation and risk-based decision making What we offer We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide: A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees 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 Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares. Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave. A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up) Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns. Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals Where you will be working Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of the US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value of several billion dollars over the estimated mine life. The project will rely on a technique called block caving to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 meters deep. This technique uses gravity to help remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource. Resolution Copper will continue underground development, conduct extensive drilling and orebody testing, plus maintain the permitting and public engagement process. 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. A drive for innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of our company's purpose: Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Here, you’ll find a home for curious people who care about their work and colleagues, are courageous about finding better ways to do things, and are empowered to adapt quickly to solve problems and meet opportunities. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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Responsibilities

The Maintenance Engineer provides technical support to optimize maintenance standards, systems, and policies for safe and efficient mine operations. They are responsible for managing asset failure analysis, defect elimination programs, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.