Groundwater Modeller

Groundwater Modeller

·       Work for a global leader in the mining & metals industry

·       Great opportunity to be an integral part of our Water Resources Evaluation team

·       Perth based role – Central Park, Perth CBD

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Groundwater Modeller to join the hydrogeology team, part of the Water Resources Evaluation (WRE) Group – Resource Development.  Reporting to the regional Hub Senior Groundwater Modeller, your role will be to provide groundwater modelling support in the provision of hydrogeological services that contribute to the management of water related risk at our 16 mine iron ore sites in the Pilbara.

We are anopen, connected international team of technical specialists using some of themost exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader inautomation and smart mining. We havetechnical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise theunique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your careerthrough a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your uniqueskills.  

In this Perth based role, working Monday to Friday you will:

• Work on groundwater modelling aspects of projects using a variety of software platforms, finite element, finite difference, and analytical tools;
•   Undertake the development, construction and maintenance (reconciliation) of mathematical flow models to support WRE in the assessment of environmental impacts, management of mine dewatering and water supply requirements for mines in your assigned Hub;

• Expand groundwater modelling and uncertainty analysis capability within the group;
• Assist in GIS and spatial data management;
•   Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in the mathematical modelling space;
•  Scheduling works loads, including controlling costs, and ensuring quality performance.

What you'll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you should have:

·       Working knowledge of analytical and numerical groundwater modelling packages preferably with experience in the use of stochastic and probabilistic methods;

·       Experience in a range of groundwater related modelling software packages, including mass transport modelling and automated model calibration (e.g. PEST);

·       Familiarity with GIS packages, and geological modelling software;

·       Programming and other support software such as, Python and MATLAB;

·       Experience with project planning, including the ability to accurately estimate the time necessary to complete model build, calibration, and predictive simulations;

·       Demonstrable understanding and experience in groundwater modelling and contaminant transport modelling;

·       An ability to convert complex technical issues into practical and applied outcomes;

·       Strong interpersonal skills, including good oral and written skills;

·       Tertiary qualification in Engineering or geoscience;

·       A Current "C Class " WA Drivers licence; and

·       A strong commitment to safety and adherence to risk management systems.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

·       Previous field experience, including hydraulic testing and design for applications such as dewatering, seepage mitigation, well field layout and optimisation, etc. will be highly regarded;

·       Site based experience;

·       Post graduate studies in Hydrogeology, or Environmental Engineering will be highly regarded.

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 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.

What we offer

• 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 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);
• Possible domestic relocation assistance.
• This role is forapplicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubsand the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable. 

About Rio Tinto 

Rio Tintois a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countrieswhere we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and othermaterials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities,and nations to thrive. 

We havebeen mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up acrossgenerations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide thematerials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvementto produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, socialand governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused oncreating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meetopportunities.  

Every Voice Matters 

At RioTinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers,people with disabilities and people from different culturalbackgrounds.  

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feelcomfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices areheard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not onlywelcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly andwith dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion,age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. 

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Applications for this role will close on Friday 23rd June 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)