The posting
- Be part of a safety‑driven and inclusive team, where your technical expertise and safety leadership are valued in a critical energy services role.
- Lifestyle‑friendly schedule, working 4 days per week, 10 hours per day, with some on‑call duties, allowing you to be home every day in Salt Lake City.
- Permanent employment with a leading global company, offering competitive pay and a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family.
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 experienced Electrical Power‑Line Installer and Repairer to support the safe generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power across the Kennecott Copper operation.
This is a great opportunity for a certified and safety‑focused professional to apply their expertise in high‑voltage electrical systems, working 4 days per week (10 hours per day) with some on‑call duties.
Reporting to the Supervisor – Energy Services and working in a collaborative and high‑performing team environment within Energy Services, you will be:
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground high‑voltage power lines and related equipment
- Performing high‑voltage switching and energized work in accordance with Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) requirements
- Supervising and supporting line workers performing energized and de‑energized work
- Conducting inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance on electrical infrastructure, including substations
- Responding to emergency outages and participating in on‑call rotations
- Following all Rio Tinto Kennecott safety standards and procedures, including lockout/tagout, arc flash, and MSHA requirements
About you
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Valid Journeyperson Lineman Certificate with hands‑on experience in high‑voltage electrical systems
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial, utility, or mining electrical environments
- Proven ability to work safely with high‑voltage systems (up to 25kV or higher)
- Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
What we offer
We believe in recognizing and rewarding your hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication. Our generous benefits package is designed to ensure you feel valued and appreciated. When you join us, you'll go home each day knowing you've made a positive impact on the world. Here's what we offer:
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
- 401(k) matching program (company matched .50 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay)
- 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)
- 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
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
Where You’ll Be Working
Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, tellurium, 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.
Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to closing date.
Eligibility statement
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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.
