Underground Instrumentation Technician

Rio Tinto
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: certificationSkills: ["Safety","Troubleshooting","Decision-making","Communication","Planning"]

Maintain and improve underground controls and instrumentation systems to keep mining operations safe and reliably running. Troubleshoot PLCs, instrumentation, and electrical equipment; support ventilation, pumps, variable frequency drives, and underground systems; perform preventive and corrective maintenance; assist with commissioning and upgrades; and provide on-the-ground technical support during breakdowns. Work with operations, engineering, and vendors while following safety practices and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

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Rio Tinto
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Underground Instrumentation Technician

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Job Summary

Maintain and improve underground controls and instrumentation systems to keep mining operations safe and reliably running. Troubleshoot PLCs, instrumentation, and electrical equipment; support ventilation, pumps, variable frequency drives, and underground systems; perform preventive and corrective maintenance; assist with commissioning and upgrades; and provide on-the-ground technical support during breakdowns. Work with operations, engineering, and vendors while following safety practices and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, control systems, and electrical equipment to support reliable operation.
  • •Support underground systems including ventilation fans, pumps, variable frequency drives, MAQS, and DPM units.
  • •Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
  • •Assist with commissioning, testing, and optimization of control systems and equipment.
  • •Provide on-the-ground technical support for installations, upgrades, and equipment breakdowns; maintain accurate maintenance and troubleshooting records and follow safety practices.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance401kRetirementParental LeavePaid LeaveEquityEap

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •A technical trade degree or equivalent experience.
  • •Proven relevant experience with control systems, instrumentation, PLCs, and industrial communication systems.
  • •Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems in heavy industry and familiarity with industry safety practices and control system design.
  • •Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and demonstrate strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
Experience:MiningUnderground
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:SafetyTroubleshootingDecision-makingCommunicationPlanning
Tech Stack:PLCsControl systemsInstrumentationIndustrial communicationsVariable frequency drivesIP networkingMAQSDPM units

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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