Geotechnical Engineer

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Job description

Geotechnical engineer

• Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company where safety comes first
• Work with an exceptional team of operations and maintenance personnel across the mine site
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Kennecott Utah Copper has the potential to offer career advancement opportunities within Rio Tinto- Salt Lake City

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Operational Geotechnical Team at Bingham Canyon Mine. Reporting to the Operational Geotechnical Manager this role comprises the implementation of geotechnical designs together with detailed analysis of monitoring data to ensure safe and economic operation of the 1.3km deep open pit and large waste dumps.

Bingham Canyon Mine has one of the most extensive slope monitoring systems in the world. This is a challenging role that would suit a person who has a proven track record working in a surface mining environment in all climates. Working an 8 days on 6 days off roster, together with on-call duties, you will:

• Process and analyse slope monitoring data including radar, prism, GPS, InSAR and sub-surface instrumentation.
• Conduct daily pit slope and waste dump geotechnical inspections
• Identify geotechnical hazards and develop hazard maps and bulletins
• Conduct rockfall and some slope stability analysis work
• Provide regular communications with Planning, Scheduling and Mine Execution Teams.
• Produce and deliver technical presentations to internal teams and external review boards
• Assist in identifying, defining and solving complex problems and risks that are, or have the potential to impact the overall productivity as part of a multi-disciplinary geoscience team

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• A degree qualification in Geotechnical, Geological, Mining or Civil Engineering is essential2+ years relevant surface mining experience

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Experience with geotechnical software especially, MineSite, Leapfrog, Dips, RocFall, IDS and Groundprobe suites. Plus, fully conversant with MS Office programs.
• Ability to adapt to changing business conditions and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• A track record of generating practical and innovative solutions to multi-faceted technical challenges

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Masters degree
• Database and computer programming skills.

What we offer

Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan including 6% defined company contribution
• Generous 401k matching program
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices.

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.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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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.