Principal Advisor - Predictive Maintenance (PdM) - KUC Asset Management

To achieve world-class asset performance, asset systems need to be designed and implemented to support asset strategies, where robust data analysis informs business priorities, risk management, and continuous improvement. Expertise is needed to ensure these systems are designed and implemented consistently across Kennecott Utah Copper (KUC) to support asset strategies and deliver efficient, effective maintenance at each site.

Rio Tinto's Kennecott Utah Copper (KUC), a world-class mining and mineral processing company, in Salt Lake City, Utah is searching for a Principal Advisor - Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to support the Asset Management team.

KUC is a world class poly-metallic mining operation that produces 300,000 tons of copper cathode, 30 million pounds of molybdenum, 400,000 ounces of gold, and 3 million ounces of silver annually. KUC directly employs over 1800 people and a significant number of contractors to safely and sustainably provide our customers with quality products that meet their needs. KUC consists of a large open pit mine with over sixty 240 & 320 ton haul trucks, a concentrator with three 34' diameter and one 36' diameter Sag mills, a state of the art smelter, a refinery that produces 99.99% pure copper, a large tailings impoundment and a power generation plant that generates about a 150 MW of electricity per day.

The Principal Advisor - PdM assists with improvement initiatives targeting 'leading practice' in a consistent, disciplined Condition Based Maintenance Program at all KUC sites (the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine and six processing plants - Concentrator, Smelter, Refinery, Tailings, Power Generation Plant, and a Water Treatment facility ). The position focuses on the Predictive Maintenance technologies, Research and Development, and deploying advances in technologies. The role has significant collaborative aspects that require relationship building with predictive maintenance technicians, reliability professionals, asset managers, senior leadership, as well as other Rio Tinto business units along with Rio Tinto Technology and Innovation. The position uses leadership and technical/functional expertise to influence teams of managers, engineers, operators, and maintainers in support of reliability improvement goals and objectives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Equipment Tactics

• Develop, recommend, and implement strategies for improving equipment reliability thorough the use of Predictive technologies and processes to ensure that a quality product is produced economically.
• Update and maintain MHM, APM database system software (Machinery Health Manager, Asset Performance Management).
• Actively participate in the development and continuous improvement of the condition monitoring program.
• Provide assistance in critical spares requirements.

Condition Monitoring / PdM

• Develop, expand, and oversee Predictive Maintenance (PdM) program.
• Provide oversight and analytical assistance in Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Airborne Ultrasonic Emissions, Ultrasonic Thickness testing and Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCEmax).
• Use condition monitoring to improve the predictive and proactive maintenance programs.
• Guide team in developing a model for valuation of items identified through PdM.

Hydrocarbon Management

• Develop Lubrication Management Program including delivery, storage and application with contamination control as the primary focus.
• Develop and oversee the oil/grease analysis program.
• Maintain necessary records and documentation.

Data Mining/Analysis/Reporting

• Data acquisition and verification. Research several different data bases (MHM, PI, APM, etc...) and seek input from maintainers, operators, supervisors and planners.
• Responsible for monitoring, studying and improving quality of MHM, APM data.
• Monitor, trend and quantify value generated by Condition monitoring saves.

General responsibilities

• Applies advanced PdM technical/functional expertise. Assists KUC reliability professionals in advancing a consistent, disciplined Reliability Program. Is a full member and leads the KUC PdM Common Practice Workgroup (CPW).
• Identifies, develops, and maintains KUC PdM standards and programs such as, online monitoring guidance note, asset health monitoring, etc.
• Organizes and conducts Peer Reviews (audits) and Peer Assists (action planning, implementation, targeted assistance, etc.).
• Establishes and builds strong collaborative relationships/environments within KUC, Rio Tinto T&I and other business units.
• Acts as a 'connector' when targeted assistance opportunities are apparent for value add.
• Participates and influences Rio Tinto direction with Predictive maintenance systems, programs, tools, etc.
• Monitors and contributes to the Rio Tinto Collaborative Forum for Condition Monitoring.
• Acts in a 'role of influence' primarily with managers, engineers, technicians and other PdM professionals.
• Organizes ad-hoc teams to address specific Condition Monitoring related subjects or issues.
• Ensures that Condition Monitoring improvement work complies with all applicable Federal, State, KUC Safety/Environmental standards and Business Policies.
• Provide guidance and act as a mentor in the development of PdM technicians.
• Provide general Condition monitoring training and leadership at the plant level.
• Champion change by following Management of Change (MOC) procedures. Should be able to effectively facilitate cultural change.
• It is expected that all PdM professionals will collaborate with other KUC plants as well as other Rio Tinto business units around the world. This includes actively seeking and sharing ideas on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lead cross functional teams.
• Must be able to lead by example, mentor, train and link activities back to the business goals.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

College/University Education:

• B.S. Degree in engineering or a related field required. Related work experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Other Qualifications:

• Ten years using various condition monitoring (PdM) technologies is required
• Five years of maintenance management experience is highly desired.
• Two years of experience in a leadership position is desired.
• Experience in hydrocarbon management is desired.
• Experience in Business Improvement techniques such as Lean/Six Sigma is desired.
• Experience using a CMMS system to improve Maintenance & Reliability is required (SAP strongly desired).
• Extensive technical knowledge/experience (6 - 12 years) in Predictive maintenance focused positions. Experience with complex problem identification, solution development and action implementation.
• Experience in advancing modern asset management philosophies / programs.
• Must be able to lead a cross functional team and possess a drive for continuous improvement.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have good leadership skills. Must have the ability to lead and effectively manage a team.
• Should have good presentation and meeting facilitation skills. Must be able to use MS PowerPoint to effectively communicate and present ideas.
• Must have the ability to effectively influence others at higher and lower positions in the organization.
• Must have change management and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced use of MS Excel and general spreadsheets is required.
• Basic understanding of MS Word and general word processing is required.
• Basic understanding of MS Outlook and email communications.
• Must have a strong, demonstrated commitment to health, safety and the environment.

Training:

• Must be able to train and mentor others.
• Must be certified by SMRP as a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) or become certified within 18 months.
• Must have certifications including: Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis, Thermography and other PdM Technologies.
• Training in the use of PdM technologies.

From our operations to our community involvement, everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind. We're committed to the most sustainable, most efficient and most forward-looking ways to do business and deliver results. So we reward our employees with a responsible, open and diverse culture of opportunity - a working environment in which they can go further. Learn more at www.riotinto.com.

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Providing approximately 15% of the domestic copper demand, Kennecott Utah Copper LLC (KUC), a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, is the second largest copper producer in the United States. The copper is mined, concentrated, smelted and refined at KUC's facilities west of Salt Lake City and delivered to our customers by rail. In an industry marked by boom and bust in business cycles, KUC has reliably provided copper to its customers for over one hundred years. KUC's Bingham Canyon Mine is the world's largest man-made excavation and the first open-pit - about ¾ of a mile deep and 2 ¾ miles across at the top. After demolition, the low grade ore - about 0.6% - is scooped up by electric shovels up to 98 tons at a time, crushed in the pit and then sent on a five mile journey by conveyor belt to KUC's Copperton Concentrator. For more information about Kennecott Utah Copper, LLC and to see our video "From Ore to More", please visit www.kennecott.com.

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Principal Advisor - Predictive Maintenance (PdM) - KUC Asset Management