Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer – Greater Nammuldi Operation - Pilbara

·          Be part of a team that is safety driven and values inclusion

·          Access to industry-leading technical development programs

·          Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

Rio Tinto’s Mine Technical Services team is looking to recruit an open pit mining experienced and tertiary qualified Geotechnical Engineer to join their highly specialised team supporting the Greater Nammuldi operation in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

This vital role reports into the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and has key accountabilities including;

·         Providing the geotechnical support to the business and personnel of the mine operation and working with multiple stakeholders

·         Proactively managing geotechnical hazards and risks through compliance with the Slope and Dump Management Plan (SDMP)

·         Gathering geotechnical data by conducting wall mapping and UAV Photogrammetry for slope reconciliation reports

·         Conducting geotechnical inspections and providing geotechnical advice to production and mine planning

·         Undertaking design of the slope monitoring system including installation and performance management (usage of Radars and Trimble 4D)

·         Providing input to drill and blast design to ensure wall control compliance 

·         Carrying out operational design reviews of pits, dumps and land bridges using the RocScience and similar applications

This position will be offered on a fly in, fly out roster of 8 days on, 6 days off out of Perth and will suit those currently living in Perth or willing to relocate to Perth on a permanent basis. 

What you’ll bring

With tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or Geology you’ll also bring open pit mining geotechnical experience. Masters in Geomechanics or a related field and experience with geotechnical software and hardware including Rocscience, slope stability radars and prism monitoring systems will be highly regarded.

You will have a strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team and working knowledge of business and mining software such as Vulcan, geotechnical design packages (RocScience) and Microsoft Office suite.

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

·         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 & 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)

·         Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

·         Possible domestic relocation assistance

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 almost 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’ll be working

The Greater Nammuldi mining hub represents one of the largest and complex mining operations in Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Operations. Located in the Pilbara, 60km west of Tom Price the site formerly known as Brockman 2, comprises twelve active pits feeding two independent plants fed by three crushers. The mine targets expit movements of more than three million tonnes per week and is a key asset in Rio Tinto’s iron ore supply chain producing the industry renowned Pilbara Blend.

You will be joining a diverse, close-knit team of like-minded, high-energy professionals based on site and supported by a team of offsite specialists. Strong frameworks to support your personal growth through care, courage and curiosity are well embedded at Greater Nammuldi and provides the next step on your journey to the best you.

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 11 August 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)