Engineer II

Rio Tinto
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 92,240 - 126,830 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Technical expertise","Data interpretation","Leadership"]

Maintain site dewatering plans to support pit slope stability and mine production at the Boron operation. Conduct depressurization and monitoring target identification, prepare hydrogeology drill plans and budgets, and oversee drillers, subcontractors, and hydro consultants. Collect and interpret surface and groundwater data, perform pore pressure modeling, and deliver progress reports while coordinating with geotechnical engineers and mine planners.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Engineer II

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Job Summary

Maintain site dewatering plans to support pit slope stability and mine production at the Boron operation. Conduct depressurization and monitoring target identification, prepare hydrogeology drill plans and budgets, and oversee drillers, subcontractors, and hydro consultants. Collect and interpret surface and groundwater data, perform pore pressure modeling, and deliver progress reports while coordinating with geotechnical engineers and mine planners.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Maintain site dewatering plans to support pit slope stability and mine production plans.
  • •Identify depressurization and/or monitoring targets for pit slope stability in low hydraulic conductivity soft rock.
  • •Prepare hydrogeology drill plans and budgets, and supervise drillers, subcontractors, and hydro consultants.
  • •Collect and interpret surface and groundwater data, including pore pressure modeling and reporting.
  • •Design and maintain surface runoff catchment networks; coordinate with geotechnical engineers and mine planners and perform on-call duties.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 92,240 - 126,830 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceRetirement401kEquityPaid LeavePaid HolidaysBereavement LeaveEap

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum BS degree in Hydrogeology or a related field.
  • •In-depth knowledge of groundwater flow and its role in open pit slope stability.
  • •At least three years of relevant experience in an open pit hydrogeology role.
  • •Familiarity with pore pressure modeling software packages.
  • •Ability to communicate groundwater monitoring data and pore pressure evaluation results to technical and non-technical audiences.
Education:Bachelor's in Hydrogeology
Skills:CommunicationTechnical expertiseData interpretationLeadership
Tech Stack:Pore pressure modeling software

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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