Careers

Kennecott Eagle Minerals' employees are an important factor in creating a safe and environmentally responsible operation. That’s why we hire innovative, accountable employees who are highly skilled in their fields, be they engineers, equipment operators, or administrators. Because we place such a high importance on our employees, we make their safety and well-being not just a priority but a value. We know that over time priorities change but values stay with us. Generous benefits packages as well as opportunities for development are just a few of the advantages of joining the KEMC and larger Rio Tinto team.

Although we will not begin recruiting for a majority of our mine or mill employees until the facilities have been constructed,  we invite you to explore the opportunities available throughout Rio Tinto and any open positions we currently have at Kennecott Eagle Minerals.

Rio Tinto Open Positions

Compensation and Benefits
At Kennecott Eagle Minerals, we realize the natural orebody we plan to develop is not our only resource. Our employees are our richest resource. To attract and retain talented individuals, we offer:

  • Competitive pay 
  • Incentive plans 
  • Medical, dental and 401K programs 
  • Retirement programs 
  • Employee assistance programs 
  • Paid holiday and vacation time 
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
     

What We Expect from You
Kennecott Eagle Minerals (a member of the Rio Tinto Group) expects managers to be models of the highest standards of behavior and integrity. Employees are expected to treat all people with dignity, fairness, and respect. Harassment in the workplace is prohibited and neither abuse nor misuse of position or facilities for personal purposes is tolerated.

Career Development

At Kennecott Eagle Minerals we recognize the need to develop and grow talent within our own community. Employee development is important to us and we encourage employees to continue learning be it through formal education or onsite training opportunities. The success of KEMC depends on the commitment and skills of our current and future employees.

Company Culture
Kennecott Eagle Minerals strives to provide its employees with more than just a good place to work. KEMC’s on-going commitment to safety and employee development ensures that employees work in a safe environment and have the opportunity to develop their skills through training and other professional development methods.

Kennecott Eagle Minerals also strives to maintain good relations with our neighboring communities by considering environmental, economic, and social factors that may have an impact. We believe community and human development, public education, environment, and the arts are important to a cohesive community and therefore will do what we can to further develop these aspects of communities where we work and live.