Senior Project Geologist

Rio Tinto
Santiago
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Problem-solving","Collaboration","Operational excellence","Communication"]

Provide geological development support focused on fieldwork and geological interpretation to identify exploration opportunities. Use intermediate-to-advanced technical software to interpret subsurface structures and integrate drill holes, seismic data, sampling, and field observations. Collaborate with drilling teams to propose preliminary borehole locations, develop maps and sections, and deliver technical reports and geological risk assessments while maintaining strict safety standards.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Senior Project Geologist

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Job Summary

Provide geological development support focused on fieldwork and geological interpretation to identify exploration opportunities. Use intermediate-to-advanced technical software to interpret subsurface structures and integrate drill holes, seismic data, sampling, and field observations. Collaborate with drilling teams to propose preliminary borehole locations, develop maps and sections, and deliver technical reports and geological risk assessments while maintaining strict safety standards.
Location: Santiago
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Interpret subsurface structures and their economic relevance using intermediate to advanced technical software.
  • •Integrate information from drill holes, seismic data, sampling, and field observations to support geological understanding.
  • •Collaborate with drilling teams to propose and evaluate preliminary drill hole or borehole locations.
  • •Develop geological maps, sections, sketches, and other cartographic products for exploration activities.
  • •Prepare technical reports, field notes, geological risk assessments, and ensure traceability and compliance with established standards while maintaining high safety standards during fieldwork.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceEducation AssistancePaid ParentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •University degree in Geology or Geosciences.
  • •At least 5 years of experience and solid knowledge of copper porphyry systems.
  • •Prior experience in exploration activities such as mapping, sampling, data logging, and technical evaluations.
  • •Ability to solve geological problems of moderate to high complexity with support from senior team members when needed.
  • •Good communication skills in Spanish and intermediate English proficiency.
Experience:5+ yearsCopper porphyry systemsExploration
Education:Bachelor's in Geology or Geosciences
Skills:LeadershipProblem-solvingCollaborationOperational excellenceCommunication
Languages:SpanishEnglish

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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