Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer 

• Be part of a team with an exceptional safety culture
• Great opportunity to make a difference
• 8 days on, 6 off roster FIFO – Gudai-Darri

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Gudai-Darri mine technical services team. This role is being offered on a family friendly 8 days on, 6 days off, fly in fly out roster.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Technical Services in this site-based leadership role, you will lead and mentor a team responsible for the proactive management of geotechnical risk. You will also provide input into drill and blast design as well as slope monitoring system design, installation and performance management.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Earth Science or Engineering
• Considerable open pit operational geotechnical experience including structural/geological pit and/or surface mapping
• Experience in geotechnical logging, data collection and validation
• A manual C Class drivers licence
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to problem solve.

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.

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.

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.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

Applications close on 12^th October 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).