Systems Reliability Engineering Full-Time Positions

Reliability EngineerRio Tinto Kennecott | Salt Lake City, Utah | On-Site at the SmelterImprove asset reliability, maintenance strategies and equipment performance across a complex industrial operationLead defect elimination, root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives that balance risk, cost and performancePartner with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Technical and Asset Management teams while building technical expertiseWe’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 roleWe are looking for a Reliability Engineer to improve asset performance by identifying and managing reliability risks that could affect plant or business operations. You will apply reliability engineering and asset management methods to optimize the balance of asset risk, cost and performance while supporting safe, reliable production.This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys using equipment data, structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to eliminate defects, strengthen maintenance strategies and improve the lifecycle performance of industrial assets.Reporting to the Superintendent of Reliability and working within the Rio Tinto Kennecott Maintenance team, you will be:What you’ll be doingFacilitate the site defect elimination program and lead reliability improvement initiatives from problem definition through implementation and value tracking.Use root cause analysis methods to identify equipment and process failure causes, develop solutions and support sustainable corrective actions.Develop and continuously improve maintenance tactics for new and existing assets using Reliability Centered Maintenance and Planned Maintenance Optimization methods.Perform reliability studies, reliability block modeling and lifecycle cost analysis to support asset strategies and investment decisions.Analyze equipment, work order and maintenance history data from computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP to identify trends, gaps and improvement opportunities.Use process historian and condition data to monitor and report on asset performance, improve data quality and identify emerging reliability risks.Apply Pareto analysis and other reliability tools to identify bottlenecks, prioritize resources and communicate the value delivered by improvement projects.Support the implementation and assurance of asset management systems, engineering standards and reliability practices while coaching and sharing learnings across Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Technical and site teams.A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and practical reliability or field engineering experience.Relevant experience in reliability engineering, field engineering, maintenance engineering, asset management or a related industrial technical environment.Knowledge of reliability methods such as root cause analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Planned Maintenance Optimization, defect elimination or lifecycle cost analysis.Experience using maintenance and equipment data to support decisions, ideally through SAP or another computerized maintenance management system and process-history or condition-monitoring tools.Strong analytical, problem-solving, project coordination and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to influence improvement across Operations, Maintenance, Projects and technical teams.Experience facilitating root cause analysis; developing maintenance tactics; integrating predictive and preventive maintenance technologies; using data visualization tools such as Power BI; or holding a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional, Certified Reliability Leader or relevant predictive-maintenance certification.Relevant transferable engineering and maintenance experience is valued.What we offerBe recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.A work environment where safety is always the number one priorityCompetitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonusAccess to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage and various voluntary benefitsExcellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching programAttractive share ownership planComprehensive leave policies covering paid time off, paid holidays and paid bereavement leaveA generous parental leave policy that supports quality time with your new familyDiscount programs and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeingAccess to our Employee Assistance Program, providing confidential counseling or expert guidance for you and your familyWhere you’ll be workingRio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated copper operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. The operation includes a mine, concentrator, smelter and refinery and produces copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, tellurium and sulfuric acid. About Rio TintoRio 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.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.SummaryLocation: Salt Lake CityType: Full time