Principal Engineer - Studies - Utah, Salt Lake City

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Principal Engineer - Studies Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company Competitive Salary and Benefits Future career opportunities within a leading global mining and metals company Role-based in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah (H-Band Internal) Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining, and processing the Earth's mineral resources to maximize value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture, and a responsible working environment in which they can go further. We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and a fulfilling career. The Opportunity We are looking for a Principal engineer - Studies to manage studies and field trials focused on the investigation of new technologies and infrastructure requirements to support the decarbonization/electrification of haulage systems at Bingham Canyon Mine. This role requires the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to produce studies, management of stakeholders across the value stream, and facilitation of independent project reviews. The role will support and report through the Projects and Engineering team located at the Daybreak offices in South Jordan, UT. Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving, and sustainable development practices. What the role entails This role is a great opportunity to be involved in the planning and delivery of projects from initiation to completion and focused on achieving objectives through managing resources, budgets, changes, and risks. Projects may be capital or expense projects, functional or cross-functional projects, or related to broad business improvement initiatives. You will be: Managing studies and field trials focused on the investigation of new technologies and infrastructure requirements to support the decarbonization/electrification of haulage systems at Bingham Canyon Mine. Leading, planning, and coordinating the study or implementation stages of projects, including the management of all functional areas Responsible for resourcing, contract management, progress reporting, and people management Accountable for safely and successfully delivering the project and business case by ensuring the results meet technical, quality, cost, and schedule requirements as per the lifecycle stages Planning relevant safety requirements into all activities, tasks, and projects based on assessed hazards, identified critical risks, and mitigating actions Ensuring proper project governance and stage-gate approvals Applying technical/professional knowledge to solve complex problems and recommend solutions and contribute to process improvements What you will need for this role To succeed in this role, you will have: College degree in mining, mechanical or electrical engineering, or another relevant related technical field. 10 years or more of progressively responsible experience in project management experience in heavy industry. Experience with relevant decarbonization/electrification studies in the heavy industry Experience with computer system applications, including Word, Excel, and MS Project. Strong written and verbal communication skills. It will also be beneficial if you have: Project management certification or advanced project management training. Broad understanding of program & project management, project controls, business improvement, contract management, risk management & change management Knowledge of Project-based software tools and systems If you are looking for a new venture and the chance to work for a leading global mining organization, apply today. What we offer Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan Wellbeing benefits Generous Rio Tinto employee share program Employee Assistance Program Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, among others) Relocation benefits About Rio Tinto Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium - the world's first to be certified "responsible" - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 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. Every Voice Matters At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit for more information. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.