Rio Tinto

Senior Mine Rescue Advisor

Rio Tinto$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in underground emergency response in the U.S.
  • MSHA 40-hour certification
  • MSHA Blue Card with underground and mine rescue designations
  • Current BLS Provider (CPR/AED and First Aid) certifications
  • Strong teamwork and matrix environment skills

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with HSE standards and emergency management procedures
  • Lead and coordinate ERT training across various response areas
  • Support the development and maintenance of emergency response plans
  • Maintain readiness and compliance of emergency response equipment
  • Identify and source improvements for emergency response capabilities
  • Coordinate comprehensive emergency preparedness training
  • Plan and review emergency response drills and exercises

Benefits

  • Safety-focused work environment
  • Access to family-friendly health programs
  • Generous retirement plan with 401k matching
  • Comprehensive leave policies including PTO and parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal guidance
  • Discount programs for leisure activities
Full Job Description
  • Work close to home at our Salt Lake City "Urban Mine" offering the stability of being home each night and a schedule that supports a healthy balance between work, family, and personal priorities
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family
  • Monday to Friday schedule, giving you more time to focus on what matters most outside of work


About the role

We are looking for a Mines Rescue Senior Advisor - Underground to support emergency response capability and preparedness within our underground mining operations.

Reporting to the Underground HSE Manager, on a Monday to Friday roster and working collaboratively with operational and functional teams, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring compliance with Rio Tinto HSE standards, Underground Emergency Management procedures, and MSHA regulations
  • Leading and coordinating Emergency Response Team (ERT) training across all hazard-based response areas including medical, fire, hazmat, confined space, and underground rescue
  • Supporting development and maintenance of emergency and business resilience plans, including Emergency Response and Incident Action Plans
  • Maintaining emergency response equipment and ensuring readiness, serviceability, and compliance
  • Identifying and sourcing additional emergency response equipment and capability improvements
  • Coordinating site-wide emergency preparedness training, including Incident Command, CPR/AED, First Aid, and evacuation procedures
  • Planning, executing, and reviewing emergency response drills, exercises, and audit activities, including underground scenarios
  • Providing leadership during emergency incidents and building strong relationships with external response agencies


This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About you

  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
  • Extensive experience in underground mining and safety
  • Minimum 5+ years' experience in underground emergency response within the United States
  • Demonstrated experience delivering training and instruction
  • MSHA 40-hour certification
  • MSHA Blue Card with underground and mine rescue designations
  • Current BLS Provider (CPR/AED and First Aid) certifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
  • Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented, matrix environment
  • Strong commitment to continuous learning and self-development

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 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 Group is a British-Australian multinational mining and metals corporation. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, England. Rio Tinto operates in over 35 countries and is one of the largest mining companies in the world. The company produces a wide range of commodities, including aluminum, copper, diamonds, gold, iron ore, and uranium. Rio Tinto is committed to sustainable mining practices and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange.
Learn more about Rio Tinto
Size
49,000 employees
Market Cap
$116.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.7 billion
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$44.6 billion
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