Manager Geoscience (Studies)

Manager Geoscience (Studies)

• Dynamic work culture and great exposure to multicultural teams 
• Be part of one the largest underground block cave projects globally
• Fantastic opportunity to apply Geoscience expertise in Mine Design and Studies

About the role:

We are looking for a Geoscience Manager to plan and execute Geotechnical and Geology work programs to support the Mine Design and Life on Mine Studies at Oyu Tolgoi. The role is an exciting opportunity to match your Geoscience, Project Management and Leadership skills with global and diverse team of stakeholders. This role is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career whilst working on a truly global scale.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the General Manager – Technical and Strategic Mine Planning, you will be accountable for:

• Planning and executing Geotechnical and Geology data collection programs
• Liaising with the site team and reviewing geotechnical data such as rock properties, in situ stress and validation of historical core information with face mapping data
• Providing ground support designs and execution strategies
• Managing Contractors using best practice project management of service providers using standard Rio Tinto work practices
• Collaborating with Oyu Tolgoi Mine Planning and Design Teams contribute to development of effective mine design and life of mine (LOM) schedules
• Reviewing the design and implementation of a robust and industry leading cave and mine stability monitoring system
• Developing best practice cave management guidelines to best balance the requirements for stability and cave growth with maximum resource recovery
• Ensuring robust geotechnical risk management systems are developed and implemented to manage geotechnical engineering related critical risks
• Ensuring compliance to the relevant discipline Rio Tinto Safety Standards
• Developing and contributing too, through international and in country relationships, industry leading geotechnical development programs for the Mongolian national work force
• Disseminating best practice through leadership, guidance and mentorship of the team, with a view to ensuring geoscience specialists are well-prepared for future roles
• Managing all HSEC related activities by anticipating current and future risks, and setting and monitoring objectives to ensure standards are met

What you will bring

• University graduate or post-graduate qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Geosciences or equivalent
• Extensive experience in underground geoscience leadership positions, at superintendent or above level
• Competent and comprehensive use of geotechnical and geology software and results interpretation
• Underground cave mining operations and geotechnical mine design and strategic planning experience would be well regarded
• Previous experience in a porphyry copper and gold mine with an understanding of block cave mining techniques and terminology will be highly regarded

• Excellent interpersonal, team building and collaborative skills with an inclusive, honest and respectful approach to stakeholder and team management
• Well-developed problem-solving capability combined with a forward-thinking mindset
• Exceptional communication skills to give clear recommendations and communicate at the right level
• Ability to work well in a team that has diverse technical expertise, drawing out the best in project solutions
• Willingness to integrate the collective expertise in the business and balance the technically optimal with the operationally viable through ongoing discussion with technical and operational SMEs and leaders

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Membership of professional geotechnical, geological and mining societies such as Engineers Australia, AusIMM
• Chartered Professional recognition CP, RPEQ etc

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, you’re 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)
• Relocation assistance where necessary

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 will be working

The Rio Tinto Copper group is a global organisation with operations and projects in the U.S. (Kennecott Utah Copper, "RTKC", and Resolution Copper Project), Mongolia (Oyu Tolgoi), Simandou (Guinea) and Western Australia (Winu Cu-Au project). The portfolio also includes interests in a non-managed joint venture in Chile, in addition to exploration & evaluation interests and other minor investments. 

This role is based in Brisbane. We offer a flexible working arrangement with a balance of office-based and work from home. You will have the opportunity to travel on a periodic basis to Mongolia to visit the Oyu Tolgoi site.

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 Friday, 9^th September 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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