Operator II - Mine Operations

Operator II

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Join a company with a world class reputation for safety and a culture that supports inclusion and diversity -Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected annual salary is $49,600 - $68,200

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

We are looking for aOperator IIto make repairs and perform preventive maintenance to ensure the optimum operating efficiency of equipment in the Mining Department and Plant facility.

This role is a great opportunity for motivated individuals to join a successful, dynamic, and experienced team while growing a career within a global mining company.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to theSuperintendent Owens Lakeand working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will be:

• Operate all equipment on site; including 4yd front end loaders, Integrated tool carrier (IT 62G), 10 wheel trucks water and dump, motor grader CAT 140G, 1.5 yd excavator, dozers to CAT D-6R LGP, and miscellaneous pumps.
• Do mine planning, panel development, road construction and maintenance, mining, sampling and sample preparation
• Operate laboratory including purchasing operating supplies
• Maintain, trouble shoot, and repair all mining equipment using fuel truck, service truck with hoist, cutting and welding, shop and field tools, including purchasing supplies.
• Do minor construction as necessary (shop, plumbing and concrete)
• Provide task training including evaluating new tasks and writing procedures
• Keep operation MSHA compliant and maintain zero accidents
• Participate in all types of training including safety, MSHA, task and environmental
• Manage daily mine operations including EMS compliance

Initial training & continual training

• MSHA (Federal Mine Safety and Health Act - Section 115)(30CFR subpart Q) 24 hour initial training (Surface mining)
• RCRA (40 CFR 265.16)(22CCR 66265.16)
• Training in emergency Response Procedures and Equipment, Communication Systems Affecting Hazardous Waste Management
• MSHA: Annual 8 hour Refresher Training - MSHA Regulations
• RCRA: Annual review of Initial Training - Hazardous Waste Management and Emergency Response Procedures

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must have 2+ years' experience in automotive and diesel repair.
• Familiar with automotive hand tools and have working experience in mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Accepted standards for skilled craft work to qualify for Mechanic Level C.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math, and follow electrical schematics and hydraulic prints.
• knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical systems and understanding of electrical safety hazards.
• Skills and knowledge for diagnosing, disassembling, repairing, reassembling, lubricating, and fueling mobile equipment.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you're able to spend quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life's challenges

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world's demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

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. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage 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
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

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.