Specialist Hydrogeologist

Specialist Hydrogeologists- FIFO

• Apply your technical skills to mine water management on the largest scale
• Enhance your technical foundations by acquiring rare skills in operational hydrogeology
• Be part of a dynamic, high performing team with excellent career development opportunities
• Permanent full-time roles - either on 8/6 or 5/2, 4/3 FIFO rosters from Perth

Where we're all welcome

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.

At Rio Tinto, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

An excellent opportunity now exists for suitably qualified and experienced Specialist Hydrogeologists to join our Mine Technical Services (MTS) team within Rio Tinto Iron Ore. In this newly created role, you will provide hydrogeological support to our Pilbara Mine Operations and be the on-site hydrogeological representative of a close-knit team working together to deliver dewatering strategies and effectively manage precious groundwater resources.

Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Technical Services, you will:

• Drive hydrogeology and surface water management requirement on site to meet current and future production requirements.
• Implement and reconcile the site Hydrogeological Conceptual model that underpins risk mitigation
• Ensure groundwater compliance for the operation and suitable monitoring is undertaken.
• Implement, monitor, and review effectiveness of dewatering and groundwater management strategies
• Support targeted data collection for on-site water management decisions
• Risk-assess the impact of changes to mine plans and dewatering regimes on water management strategies
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrate the Rio Tinto values of courage, care, and curiosity
• Assure hydrogeological assets current and future are considered in all mine planning horizons
• Lead a small team of on-site hydrogeologists, contribute to knowledge sharing amongst Operations, Hydrogeology discipline and promote collaboration

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the health and safety of yourself, your team, and the environment
• Be highly attuned to issues of hydrogeological data capture, quality control and information workflow
• Previous experience in hydrogeological field investigations
• Previous experience in dewatering of Open Pit mine dewatering
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic team environment
• A manual 'C' class WA driver's licence

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

What we offer

• Be recognised 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
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives - at a time that suits them
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you'll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Who we are

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading performance and technology. Our iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

Effective management of water is a key priority at Rio Tinto and as a member of Water Resource Evaluation you will gain exposure to water management across the full range of a project's lifecycle from greenfield development through feasibility studies, operation and into closure.

These positions will be offered on either 8/6 or 5/2, 4/3 FIFO (Fly in Fly out) rosters from Perth and working across multiple sites within the Pilbara.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Applications close on 3rd March 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).