Industrial Craft Electricians – Kennecott Copper - Salt Lake City

Industrial Craft Electricians – Kennecott Copper · Full-time regular employment with a world-class mining organization, offering competitive pay and a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family. · Join a highly skilled team where your electrical expertise is v ...

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Industrial Craft Electricians – Kennecott Copper

• Full-time regular employment with a world-class mining organization, offering competitive pay and a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family.

• Join a highly skilled team where your electrical expertise is valued - work with cutting-edge equipment in a safe, well-supported environment.

• Enjoy the rare opportunity to work in an urban mine—be home every day and take advantage of all the perks Salt Lake City has to offer.

About the role
 

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
 

We are seeking skilled and safety-conscious Craft Electricians to join our Kennecott Utah Copper team. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of electrical equipment and infrastructure across one of the world's most iconic open-pit mining operations.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Electrical Maintenance working 4 on 4 off continuous roster, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical systems from 12V DC to 13.8kV AC, including switchgear, transformers, and distribution panels.

• Diagnosing and repairing AC and DC motors, including motor control circuits and starters.

• Maintaining and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters.

• Installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation devices such as proximity sensors, level sensors, RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors), and pressure sensors.

• Inspecting, testing, and repairing electrical cables, terminations, and connections.

• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and site-specific policies.

• Collaborating with engineering and operations teams to support system upgrades and commissioning.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to a high-performance maintenance team.
 

Eligibility Notice

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced electricians to bring their skills to a stable, long-term role with excellent work-life balance. You'll work in a modern, well-equipped environment with structured training and development pathways—right here in Salt Lake City, where you'll be home every day.

What you'll bring
 

• A strong commitment to safety—for yourself, your team, and the site—aligned with our "Zero Harm" culture.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in electrical technology preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or mining electrical maintenance.

• Proven experience working with medium voltage (MV) systems up to 13.8kV.

• Solid knowledge of electrical troubleshooting techniques and proficiency with test equipment such as multimeters and megohmmeters.

• Familiarity with PLC systems and basic automation controls is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced mining environment.

• Valid driver's license and ability to pass site-specific safety training.

Physical Requirements
 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.

• Willingness to work in various environmental conditions.

• Availability for overtime and rotating 12-hour shifts (day and night).

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. 

About Rio Tinto
 

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.

Please not that Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to date listed as closing.

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.

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