Scheduler, Concentrator Technical

Scheduler, Concentrator Technical

Play a key role in optimizing an integrated mining value chain (mine, plant, logistics). Influence operational decisions through data-driven insights and scenario analysis. Join a collaborative technical team focused on safety, reliability, and performance. Permanent role based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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 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 Scheduler, Concentrator Technical to join our Concentrator Technical team at Kennecott Utah Copper. In this role, you will develop and optimize production schedules that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations while connecting planning across the value chain. This is a great opportunity for a collaborative and analytical professional to contribute to operational performance and continuous improvement in an integrated mining environment.

Reporting to the Manager, Concentrator Technical and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment, a diverse team, within the Concentrator & Tailings department you will be:

• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term production schedules aligned with operational priorities
• Integrate inputs across mining, processing, maintenance, and logistics to optimize performance
• Balance production targets, grade, recovery, and inventory considerations to maximize value
• Perform scenario analysis to assess risks, opportunities, and operational constraints
• Deliver performance insights through reconciliation and variance analysis to support decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align plans and improve outcomes

About You

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in mining, metallurgical processing, or production planning
• Strong understanding of the mining or industrial value chain
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

If you're interested in this role and believe you can contribute, we would be delighted to receive your application, even if your profile does not match 100% of the qualifications.

What We Offer

Be recognised 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.
• 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 counselling 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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