Hoist Control Specialist
Be trusted with systems that protect lives and enable underground work every single day Grow into a highly respected underground specialist role with long-term career potential Work near Superior, Arizona on a project that values people, safety, and operational excellence About the role If you’re an experienced operator or ready to grow into a hoist control specialist role, this is your opportunity to work at the forefront of underground mining in the Copper Triangle.
At Resolution Copper, you will be part of a team that invests in your development, supports your progression, and recognizes the impact you make every shift. This role offers stability, strong benefits, and the chance to deepen your technical skills in a highly respected operation.
In this role, you start your shift reviewing system checks and ensuring all hoisting equipment is operating safely and efficiently. Throughout the day, you coordinate smooth transport of personnel and materials, maintain clear communication with underground teams, and proactively monitor systems for optimal performance.
By the end of your shift, operations have run seamlessly, and your attention to detail has helped keep everyone safe and on schedule. At times, you may need to manage multiple priorities such as equipment issues, changing conditions underground, or coordinating emergency response actions.
These moments call for strong decision-making, clear communication, and a focus on safety, ensuring every person underground is accounted for and supported. You will be guided and supported by the Underground Operations Supervisor, working closely with a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Together, you will focus on delivering reliable operations that keep people safe and production moving efficiently. Role Responsibilities Prioritize safety in every task, ensuring compliance with all site procedures and contributing to a strong safety culture Operate hoist systems to safely transport personnel and materials throughout the shaft Support safe execution of hoist system maintenance, including conveyances and shaft infrastructure Monitor critical systems such as ventilation, cooling, and dewatering, taking action when needed Coordinate and dispatch personnel to address equipment or system issues underground Initiate and support mine evacuation and emergency response procedures when required Track and monitor underground personnel to always ensure visibility and accountability Use HMI control systems to operate and monitor equipment with accuracy and attention to detail Communicate clearly with supervisors, maintenance teams, and underground crews to maintain smooth operations About You Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, following procedures and proactively identifying risks Hold a high school diploma or equivalent Maintain a valid driver’s license Bring hoist operator experience or the ability to complete training and certification within 3 months Confidently operate and monitor equipment using HMI control systems or similar technology Communicate effectively with team members across different functions and levels Meet all fit-for-duty requirements, including annual hoist physicals Bring experience in underground operations, shaft work, or equipment maintenance as an advantage Have exposure to hoist systems, crane operation, or mine rescue training as a plus What we offer We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package.
Be recognized for your contribution, the way you think, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide: A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees 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 Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up) Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals Where you will be working You will be joining Resolution Copper at a pivotal moment in the project’s history.
With the Resolution Copper Land Exchange now complete, the project is advancing its next phase of technical work, community engagement, and state permitting activities. Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of total U.S. copper demand and generate several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, delivering an economic value of several billion dollars over the life of the mine.
The project will rely on block caving, a proven underground mining method that uses gravity to extract ore from a deposit located more than 2,000 meters below the surface. This technique is the most viable way to safely and efficiently recover the resource.
As development continues, Resolution Copper will expand its underground operations, conduct extensive drilling and orebody characterization, and maintain both the permitting process and ongoing public engagement with Native American tribes, local communities, and stakeholders.
The Resolution Copper project is vital to securing America’s energy future, infrastructure needs, and national defense by providing a domestic supply of copper and other critical minerals. Once operational, it has the potential to become one of the largest copper mines in the United States, contribute approximately $1 billion annually to Arizona’s economy, and create thousands of local jobs in a region with more than a century long mining heritage.
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. Respect and Inclusion Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
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