Heavy Equipment Electrician
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
- Be part of a safety-driven and inclusive team, where your electrical expertise is valued and supported in a well-resourced operational environment.
- Balanced Work-Life Rhythm with a 4 on / 4 off continuous roster, allowing you to be home every day while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of 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.
- Be part of a safety-driven and inclusive team, where your electrical expertise is valued and supported in a well-resourced operational environment.
- Balanced Work-Life Rhythm with a 4 on / 4 off continuous roster, allowing you to be home every day while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of 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.
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.
AboutThe Role
We are looking for a Craft Electrician to support the safe and reliable operation of electrical equipment and infrastructure across the Kennecott Copper Surface Mine operation.
Reporting to the Supervisor - Electrical Maintenance, on a 4 on / 4 off continuous roster and working collaboratively with operational and functional teams, you will be responsible for
- Troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems from 12V DC to 13.8kV AC, including switch gear, 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 such as proximity sensors, level sensors, RTDs, and pressure sensors
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
- Ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and site-specific policies
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Proven experience working as an industrial or craft electrician in a heavy industrial or mining environment
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation across low and medium voltage applications
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Willingness and ability to work a 4 on / 4 off continuous roster
- A collaborative mindset with respect for others in a diverse and inclusive team environment
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.
What We Offer- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
- Competitive hourly salary plus a $4 Tool Allowance for every hour worked, 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…
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