Geotechnical Engineer

5 days ago


Perth, Western Australia RioTinto Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Perth. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a critical role in providing geotechnical recommendations to Mine Planning and Studies, and ensuring geotechnical residual risks are communicated to Operations for management during implementation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide geotechnical recommendations for the appropriate collection of geotechnical data reflecting the level of Study (Conceptual to Implementation)
  • Assess geological, hydrogeological, and structural information to formulate a geotechnical model
  • Derive material parameters from drilling, laboratory, and reconciliation data for input into geotechnical models
  • Assist Specialist Geotechnical Engineers in preparation of geotechnical design recommendations
  • Communicate residual geotechnical risks to Operations for management of risk
  • Engage with external consultants to ensure fit-for-purpose design recommendations are made to industry standards
  • Champion the Rio Tinto D3 standard (management of slope geotechnical hazards)
Requirements
  • BSc, BEng Earth Science or Engineering Degree, relevant postgraduate qualifications desirable
  • Current WA C-Class Driver's License
  • Experience with geotechnical data collection
  • Some experience with open-pit geotechnical design, particularly using Rocscience and Vulcan (or equivalent) software
  • Open-pit operational geotechnical experience
  • Strong technical report writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize work
  • Strong people skills
About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries, producing iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 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.

What We Offer
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
  • Comprehensive medical benefits, including subsidized 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, cultural leave)


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