AddressSpecialist Structural Geology – Perth based
- Apply your technical skills to better understanding operational geotechnical and geological risks and opportunities.
- Enhance your technical foundations by acquiring rare skills in structural geology applied to geotechnical design and resource evaluation.
- Be part of a dynamic, technically high performing team with excellent career development opportunities and a wide list of stakeholders.
- Permanent full-time role from Perth with ad-hoc site travel.
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 a suitably qualified and experienced Specialist Structural Geologistto join our Mine Technical Services (MTS) team within Rio Tinto Iron Ore. In this role, you will provide structural geological support to our wide range of stakeholders from Geotechnical Engineers, Resource Evaluation geologists to Geological Modelling geologists. As part of this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of mine sitesand be arepresentative from a close-knit team working together to define and characterise geological and geotechnical risks and opportunities.
Reporting to the Superintendent Structural Geology, you will:
- Conduct in-person field mapping or UAV-assisted mapping to collect structural data to reconcile geological models.
- Identify, record and rectify model non-conformance based on new data.
- Risk-assess the impact of changes to geological models on geotechnical designs.
- Design drill plans to target structural uncertainty.
- Support ore-body knowledge data collection for both early study-phases and implementation pit designs.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrate the Rio Tinto values of courage, care, and curiosity.
- Take part in early-stage studies to assess structural geological confidence and data maturity.
What you’ll bring
- A commitment to the health and safety of yourself, your team, and the environment
- A commitment to building technical expertise within the business and sharing structural geology with the broader technical community
- Excellent communication skills, independent problem solving and ability to work within a dynamic team environment
- Good time management skills to work with competing priorities
- Be highly attuned to issues of structural geological data capture, quality control and information workflow
- Previous experience in field mapping procedures
- Previous experience in geological modelling and GIS software (Vulcan, Leapfrog, ArcGIS)
- 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
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.
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. You may also be required to complete on-line assessments as part of the selection process.
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This position will be Perth based with adhoc travel to site.
Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.
Applications will close Monday 1st April, 2024. (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
