Journeyperson Lineman (High Voltage)

Be part of a safety-driven and inclusive team, where your technical expertise and safety leadership are valued in a critical energy services role.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer to support the safe generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power across the Kennecott Copper operation. Reporting to the Supervisor – Energy Services and working in a collaborative and high-performing team environment within Energy Services, you will:

• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground high-voltage power lines and related equipment
• Perform high-voltage switching and energized work in accordance with Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) requirements
• Supervise and support line workers performing energized and de-energized work
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance on electrical infrastructure, including substations
• Respond to emergency outages and participate in on-call rotations
• Follow all Rio Tinto Kennecott safety standards and procedures, including lockout/tagout, arc flash, and MSHA requirements

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Valid Journeyperson Lineman Certificate with hands-on experience in high-voltage electrical systems
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial, utility, or mining electrical environments
• Proven ability to work safely with high-voltage systems (up to 25kV or higher)
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals

Benefits

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
• 401(k) matching program (company matched .50 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay)
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares
• Comprehensive leave policies covering PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Lifestyle-friendly schedule, working 4 days per week, 10 hours per day, with some on-call duties, allowing you to be home every day in Salt Lake City.

Where You’ll Be Working

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, tellurium, 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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About Rio Tinto

Rio 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.