Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Access to industry-leading technical development programs
• Based at West Angeles on a FIFO 8/6 roster
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

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 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 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

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 West Angeles 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 VWP, Radars, Trimble 4D and InSAR)
• 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 Engineering Geology you’ll also bring open pit mining or underground 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. Good communication skill is also essential for this role.

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’ll 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 margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

This position is located at our West Angeles mining operations on a FIFO 8 days on, 6 days off roster from Perth, however those candidates in pursuit of flexible work arrangements or alternative rosters are encouraged to apply.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Applications close on 16th February 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date). 

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