Control Room Specialist - Concentrator

Control Room Specialist - Concentrator Operations

Operate at the heart of a world-class, fully integrated copper operation supporting one of the largest open-pit mines globally.

Join a global organization committed to safety, innovation, and long-term career development across diverse operations.

Be part of a high-performing team where your expertise directly impacts production performance and continuous improvement.

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Control Room Specialist - Concentrator Operations, to support safe, efficient, and optimized process operations from the central control room, including real-time monitoring, coordinating field teams, and ensuring the effective execution of production plans.

This role is responsible for responding to alarms, troubleshooting process issues, and partnering closely with field operators and maintenance teams to manage routine operations, startups, shutdowns, and process upsets.

As the operational hub, you will make timely, informed decisions to maintain production targets while prioritizing safety. This is an opportunity to apply your control room expertise and make a direct impact on copper production performance.

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, on a rotating shift schedule and working collaboratively with operational and functional teams, you will be responsible for:

• Championing safety leadership by driving a zero-harm culture and ensuring compliance with all safety protocols
• Monitoring and optimizing process performance using control systems to maximize throughput and recovery
• Coordinating and communicating with field personnel and cross-functional teams to execute production plans
• Responding to alarms and troubleshooting process issues in real time
• Supporting routine operations, including startups, shutdowns, and process upsets
• Maintaining accurate control room logs and operational reports
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities in process control and operating practices
• Making timely decisions to support production targets while prioritizing safety
• Acting as the primary contact for emergency communications and directing response efforts as required
• Ensuring clear communication of operating strategies and shift priorities to field teams

About You

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, or a related field
• Experience in control room operations and/or supervisory roles
• Strong analytical capability and technical aptitude, with the ability to interpret and act on process data
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and positively influence peers and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and process control interfaces
• Ability and willingness to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What We Offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Competitive base salary 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 program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you're able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counseling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life's challenges.

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.

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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