Senior Electrical Engineer (Asset Integrity)

Rio Tinto
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Safety focus","Risk management","Cross-functional communication","Stakeholder influence","Continuous improvement"]

Provide strategic oversight and technical leadership for the safety, reliability, integrity, and lifecycle management of Kennecott’s electrical, power, control, and instrumentation assets. Assess asset risk and condition, strengthen compliance and assurance programs, lead arc flash studies and protection reviews, and develop a 10-year electrical capital plan. Partner across Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and Procurement to improve system performance and guide long-term investment decisions.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Asset Integrity)

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Job Summary

Provide strategic oversight and technical leadership for the safety, reliability, integrity, and lifecycle management of Kennecott’s electrical, power, control, and instrumentation assets. Assess asset risk and condition, strengthen compliance and assurance programs, lead arc flash studies and protection reviews, and develop a 10-year electrical capital plan. Partner across Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and Procurement to improve system performance and guide long-term investment decisions.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assess electrical, power, control, and instrumentation asset condition, performance, integrity, and business risk, and develop lifecycle strategies for safety, reliability, and obsolescence.
  • •Establish compliance and assurance programs aligned with Rio Tinto Asset Management requirements, engineering standards, and applicable national and industry regulations.
  • •Lead arc flash studies, electrical protection reviews, and related assurance activities to strengthen electrical safety and risk controls.
  • •Develop and prioritize a 10-year capital plan for electrical infrastructure balancing safety, integrity, reliability, obsolescence, regulatory requirements, and financial constraints.
  • •Provide technical guidance across Maintenance, Operations, Projects, Procurement, and Commercial teams; manage support service contracts and serve as a central technical contact for key electrical systems.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401kPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience) supporting complex electrical, power, control, or instrumentation systems.
  • •At least 3 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, project engineering, maintenance, operations, or a related technical environment.
  • •Experience developing asset management plans and business cases balancing safety, reliability, regulatory requirements, asset risk, and financial constraints.
  • •Experience leading or supporting electrical, instrumentation, control system, protection, or assurance activities in an industrial environment.
Experience:3+ yearsMining
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:Safety focusRisk managementCross-functional communicationStakeholder influenceContinuous improvement

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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