Construction Coordinator - Underground Operations

About the role

We are looking for a Construction Coordinator to support the safe and efficient delivery of underground and surface construction projects. This role plays a critical part in coordinating project activities across contractors, project teams, and site operations to ensure work is well planned, compliant, and executed safely and on schedule.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Construction, working a 5/4/3 dayshift only rotating schedule, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and overseeing day-to-day construction activities across underground and surface projects
• Integrating project work with site operations to ensure safe, efficient execution
• Managing and overseeing contractor performance and work scope
• Ensuring compliance with permitting, safety, and site standards
• Supporting quality assurance and project documentation processes
• Coordinating pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Aligning multiple work fronts between contractors and operational teams
• Maintaining accurate daily reports and project records

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Proven experience in underground mining and construction environments
• Proven track record supervising or leading teams and contractors
• Strong capability in planning, coordinating, and executing construction activities
• Demonstrated ability to work across cross-functional teams and operational interfaces
• Knowledge of critical risk management and safety systems
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience managing project documentation and schedules

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
• Athletic share ownership plan
• Cheap 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, aluminum, 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.

Where can Rio Tinto take you?

You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.

Our application process

• Apply
• Undergo assessments
• Interview(s)
• Offers and checks
• Join the Rio Tinto team