Mining Industry - Principal Advisor - Operations Investment Rio Tinto Employee Review

4.0
Jun 12, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Higher than average pay for a company operating in Utah. Great benefit package as well including a significant annual bonus. Hired into a good organization with great people on the team and managing the team.

Cons

Mining industry subject to commodity prices so when copper prices dropped the company started layoffs. Too many inexperienced mid-level managers trying to move up the ladder when there were a limited number of positions available; that were already filled with ladder climbers.

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5.0
Feb 18, 2026
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Pros

Benefits are fantastic, employee share program, inexpensive insurance options with generous HSA contributions ($3000 per year), ample opportunities for career growth for those willing to relocate (internationally sometimes)

Cons

Mining is cyclic, layoffs are always a looming threat, depending on role 50-60 hr work week is common

3.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Local environment is very friendly and laid back. Everyone is helpful. The benefit package is nice as well. We do get the option to purchase company shares, 100% company match up to 6% for 401k plus additional deposits.

Cons

Our company was recently purchased by Rio Tinto and their IT groups are very secular and specialized which makes it hard to communicate and get things resolved. I’ve also compared my salary to others with the same job title within manufacturing companies in my state and found my salary is way below the benchmark.

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