Geoscientific Data Specialist

Geoscientific Data Specialist

• A great opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary geoscience team delivering the resources of the future
• Supportive team culture with a focus on people, capabilities, core work, business improvement, and partnerships
• Perth based role – Central Park, Perth CBD with the opportunity to establish a good work/life balance

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourageapplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, theLGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people fromdifferent cultural backgrounds.  

We are looking for a Database Administrator with strong field experience or an experienced Geoscientist or Operator with a passion for data to lead initiatives to improve data management systems and processes within Resource Development division of Rio Tinto Iron Ore. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in geoscience, with a strong interest in data, systems and technology.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to utilize your operational or field experience to enhance the value of this critical data that we collect and manage.

Existing systems managed within the Resource Geology and Data Management team include ProTrak, acQuire, Envirosys and Imago.

Based in Perth with occasional site travel to the Pilbara, this role has the following key responsibilities:

• Use knowledge of Resource Development (RD) division purpose and workflow to guide scope and requirements capture for new systems and modifications / refinement to existing systems
• Designing and deploying improved processes for data capture and management
• Build relationships and develop/maintain a communications framework across RD functions.
• Maintain relationships with RD field teams through site visits to ensure system / practice alignment
• Assist design and execution of RD Data Management Strategy
• Develop close relationships with IST business partners and build support for RD’s digital transformation and modernisation
• Use network of experienced RD SME’s across all RD functions to deliver collaborative systems support
• Develop/use in depth understanding of RD planning, technical and field operations process, workflow, data usage and integration opportunities to support RD program and model delivery
• Interface with external system providers to maintain and enhance performance and user experience.
• Support design and data access requirements necessary to provide RD and the broader RT business with C2P visibility

We are an open, connected international team oftechnical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on theplanet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. 

We have technical development programmes that areindustry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provideopportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path whilebeing rewarded for your unique skills.  

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• An interest in data and systems with the ability to work proactively
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A desire and enthusiasm to get involved, and to have a go, supported by a “can-do” attitude
• A thorough understanding of resource development processes, from planning, earthworks, drilling, data collection, interpretation, modelling
• Experience in using or supporting Geoscientific Data Management systems such as ProTrak, acQuire or Envirosys
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and build relationships across multiple stakeholders
• Prior experience in geoscience operations or fieldwork is highly desirable

In addition, you will have a passion for business improvement, innovation and technical excellence.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements 
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with Annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Career development and 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

Where you’ll be working

You and your team will be Perth based with opportunity to work flexibly from home combined with time in our Central Park offices. Our wider Geoscience team is spread across a combination of Perth and Pilbara Resource Development sites. 

This role is open to both full time and part time applicants. Some visits to Pilbara sites will be required: however these can be accommodated on a very flexible basis.

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly 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 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.

Applications close on Monday 4th September 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.