Apprentice - Electrical

Apprentice - Electrical

• Gain industry recognized qualification
• Work in one of the most advanced underground projects in the world
• Personal and career advancement opportunities - Superior, Az

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for an Apprentice - Electrical to join our team at Resolution Copper. During your three-year apprenticeship program, you will gain valuable on the job experience while also completing formal training at Arizona builder alliance.

This role is a great opportunity to begin your career at a major underground copper project. At the completion of the apprenticeship, you will transition into a journeyman role responsible for the safe maintenance and operation of the existing physical assets, consisting of a deep shaft, multiple mine levels and associated equipment and infrastructure. Reporting to the UG Mechanical Supervisor, you will be:

• Perform maintenance tasks on equipment and plant systems, both underground and surface, on a shift work basis
• Identify defects and provide feedback on asset performance, raising notifications and completing work orders
• Respond to malfunctioning equipment, diagnose problems, and work to restore normal operations
• Ensure work management activities are undertaken in line with work orders and job instructions

What you'll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability and willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts (Days & Nights)
• Ability to attend and complete required coursework at Arizona builder alliance
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Previous work experience demonstrating a strong work ethic and absolute commitment to safety

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with
a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you’ll be working

The Resolution Copper project is a proposed underground mine 60 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona, near the town of Superior. The project is a joint venture owned by Rio Tinto (55%) and BHP (45%). The ore deposit lies nearly 7,000 feet below the earth's surface. It represents one of the most significant untapped copper deposits today, with an estimated copper resource of 1.787 billion metric tonnes at an average grade of 1.5% copper. The mine has the potential to supply nearly 25% of US copper demand.

The mine will create several thousand direct and indirect jobs, with an economic value of several billion dollars over the estimated mine life. Resolution will also serve as an engine for economic growth, and use best practices to create a safe, sustainable, and environmentally friendly operation. The copper from the mine will be used to produce vital products that modern society depends upon, such as electric vehicles, smartphones, and MRI scanners.

Permitting is well-underway, and the public plays a significant role in planning and approving the project.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we value diversity and inclusiveness at our workplaces. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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