Senior Project Engineer

Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation

Salt Lake City, Utah

KUC-07-375

Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation (KUCC), a world-class mining and mineral processing company, in Salt Lake City, Utah is searching for a Senior Project Engineer.

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 www.riotinto.com and www.kennecott.com.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide and review technical data and operational procedures to the organization.
• Provide leadership in the organization.
• Provide the relationship with outside organizations (ASTM, TMS, SME, UMA and CANMET etc.).
• Responsibilities include working with project sponsors to develop detailed scopes of work and costs, establish design requirements, establish project execution plans, prepare bid and purchase/contract documents, manage and control costs, and communicate project schedules, milestones, and progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Select and oversee engineering and field construction contractors to complete the sponsored project.
• Interface with project sponsors at various plants.
• Interface with company procurement professionals during procurement of services, materials, and equipment.
• Interface with company safety professionals to establish project safety requirements and ensure the safe execution of the project.
• May work with construction coordinators to oversee construction on larger projects.
• Close out projects in accordance with company requirements.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

• A bachelors degree or higher in engineering or metallurgy is required 
• Requires good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization and contract service providers. Requires good planning, time organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Nonferrous metal refining.
• Project management skills in an industrial environment.
• Experience with computer system applications including MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Minitap and cost management systems.
• General engineering skills in an industrial environment.

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.