Senior Field Hydrogeologist - Pilbara, Australia - RioTinto

Description

Senior Field Hydrogeologist

• Unique and dynamic role working across a diverse range of projects
• Be part of a dynamic, high performing team with excellent career development opportunities
• 8/6 FIFO family friendly roster (Busselton flight options also available)

Where we're all welcome

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.

At Rio Tinto, we 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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

Our Water Resource Evaluation (WRE) group is a team of water related experts responsible for delivering technical excellence focused on unlocking opportunities and mitigating water-related risks across our Pilbara operations at all stages of mine development, from concept through to feasibility, implementation, operations, and closure.

We are looking for a SeniorField Hydrogeologist to provide technical leadership and oversight to Rio Tinto Iron Ore's (RTIO's) Hydrogeological Field programmes. The role exists within the Resource Development Division.

This role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a passion for hydrogeology and creating a strong team environment. You will lead a field-based team of hydrogeologists and technical officers whose remit is to support execution of hydrogeological field programmes. The programmes are integral to the ongoing management of water-related risk to our operations in the Pilbara and encompasses a diverse array of activities spanning drilling, aquifer testing and groundwater monitoring.

Working an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, reporting to one of the Water Resource Evaluation (WRE) Superintendent Field Hydrogeologist, you will be responsible for:

• Recruit, coach and mentor a mid-size team of field hydrogeologists and monitoring technicians in their role to supervise the drilling, installation, aquifer testing and routine monitoring of water supply, dewatering and groundwater monitoring infrastructure across in-pit and regional environments;
• Provide active safety leadership and promote a positive and respective team culture to an established field-based team through visible leadership;
• Be accountable for driving best practice in technical hydrogeological data collection and management. Advocate adherence to scientific method in the execution of field investigations;
• Ensure the technical requirements specified in project scopes of works (SoW) are reviewed and technical intent clear through collaboration with other hydrogeologist teams;
• Work closely with contract partners, Operations and Planning teams.

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the health and safety of yourself, your team, and the environment;
• A minimum Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Hydrogeology or Geosciences field or similar;
• Previous experience in hydrogeological field investigations essential;
• Prior experience in a leadership/mentoring position will be considered favourably;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic team environment.
• C class drivers' licence

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your 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
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• 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, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here:

Who we are

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 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.

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 performance and technology. Our iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

Effective management of water is a key priority at Rio Tinto and as a member of Water Resource Evaluation you will gain exposure to water management across the full range of a project's lifecycle from greenfield development through feasibility studies, operation and into closure.

This role is offered as an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or Busselton and will cover multiple sites across the Pilbara region.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Applications close on 29th April 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

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