Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer – Marandoo Pilbara Operation

·          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

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 Marandoo operation. The Marandoo iron ore mine is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 45 kms east of Tom Price and adjacent to the beautiful Karijini National Park. 

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 Marandoo 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

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.

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

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 3 Feb 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)