Senior Reliability Advisor
Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation
Salt Lake City UT
KUC-07-311

Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation (KUC), a world-class mining and mineral processing company, in Salt Lake City, Utah is searching for a Senior Reliability Advisor for its Asset Management group. Kennecott is owned by Rio Tinto, the largest diversified mining company in North America, and a global leader in finding, mining and processing the earth’s mineral resources. Rio Tinto Group companies are present in more than 40 countries worldwide and employ about 40,000 people. The company owns assets worth approximately $16 billion. Learn more at http://www.riotinto.com and http://www.kennecott.com .

The Senior Reliability Advisor position offers an excellent opportunity to be involved in exciting, leading-edge projects and initiatives within the company. The position interacts broadly across the Kennecott value stream, from drilling and blasting through concentrating, smelting, refining and finished product, allowing the employee to obtain significant knowledge of the business unit and be involved in many different areas. It also interacts with the Rio Tinto Center of Excellence on the subject, providing an extensive network, opportunity for collaboration and access to learning leading practice. In addition to much else, the position will be involved with:

• Applying advanced reliability technical/functional expertise and assisting Kennecott operations/maintenance & reliability professionals with “leading practice” work management.
• Identifying, developing, and maintaining Kennecott reliability standards such as reliability-centered maintenance, condition-based maintenance, life cycle analysis, and asset health monitoring.
• Establishing strong collaborative relationships within Kennecott, Rio Tinto Technology & Innovation, and other business units.
• Participates and influences Rio Tinto direction with reliability systems, programs, tools, etc.  Monitors and contributes to the Rio Tinto Collaborative Forum for Reliability.
• Acting in a “role of influence” primarily with managers, engineers, technicians and other reliability professionals. Organizes ad-hoc teams to address specific reliability-related subjects or issues.

Skills, Experience & Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is desirable, but not required. Reliability, Mechanical, and Electrical, Engineering degrees preferred. 
• Extensive technical knowledge/experience (6 - 12+ years) in reliability-focused positions.  Experience with complex problem identification, solution development and action implementation.  Experience in advancing modern asset management philosophies / programs.
• Exposure to and application of the following disciplines: 1) reliability centered maintenance - RCM, 2) root cause analysis - RCA, 3) condition based / predictive maintenance – CBM (vibration, tribology, infrared, ultasonics, etc.), 4) business improvement techniques (Lean / Six Sigma), 5) leadership, 6) team management, and 7) change management/stakeholder management.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills a must. This position interacts with people at all levels of the organization, often in the capacity of advisor or consultant.

Kennecott offers competitive compensation as well as excellent benefits, multiple and varied opportunities for growth and advancement, and the opportunity to be involved in exciting, leading-edge projects with one of the most progressive and forward-thinking companies in the industry. A competitive compensation and generous benefits package including retirement and 401(k) plans will be offered to the preferred candidate. Physical, drug screen, reference, education and background checks will be conducted. 

Due to the large volume of responses we receive, you will only be contacted by Rio Tinto if additional information is requested or if you are selected for an interview.

Qualified candidates should apply online: http://www.riotinto.com/careers

Position is open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer