Senior Geologist

Rio Tinto
Western Australia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Safety leadership","Contractor management","QAQC focus","Stakeholder management","Mentoring"]

Lead safe and effective field-based exploration and resource development for the Winu Copper Project in Western Australia. Design and execute multi-disciplinary drilling and evaluation programs, oversee QA/QC and interpretation of geological and downhole geophysical data, and manage drilling contractors. Use ArcGIS, Acquire, and 3D modelling workflows to strengthen orebody knowledge and geological models, while mentoring geologists and supporting reporting and step-up leadership.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Senior Geologist

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Job Summary

Lead safe and effective field-based exploration and resource development for the Winu Copper Project in Western Australia. Design and execute multi-disciplinary drilling and evaluation programs, oversee QA/QC and interpretation of geological and downhole geophysical data, and manage drilling contractors. Use ArcGIS, Acquire, and 3D modelling workflows to strengthen orebody knowledge and geological models, while mentoring geologists and supporting reporting and step-up leadership.
Location: Western Australia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist in the design and execution of multi-disciplinary drilling, exploration and evaluation programmes to support resource and reserve risk management.
  • •Lead safe and effective field activities, ensuring compliance with geological, environmental, hydrogeological, geotechnical and metallurgical programme requirements.
  • •Oversee collection, QA/QC and interpretation of geological and downhole geophysical data to support orebody knowledge and geological models.
  • •Manage exploration and drilling contractors through regular performance reviews, feedback and strong working relationships.
  • •Develop, coach and mentor geologists, and provide technical support to the Superintendent Resource Geology including reporting responsibilities.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceEquityInsurance CoverPaid ParentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •Demonstrated ability to lead field-based exploration and resource development programmes, manage contractors, apply QAQC processes, and build effective stakeholder relationships.
  • •Demonstrated experience in resource geology, exploration drilling and evaluation programmes within mining or large-scale resource environments.
  • •Bachelor of Science in Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline, with full Australian working rights.
  • •Hands-on experience using ArcGIS and Acquire, with capability in GIS mapping, geological databases and 3D geological modelling software.
Experience:MiningResource geologyExplorationCopperGeoscience
Education:Bachelor's in Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline
Skills:Safety leadershipContractor managementQAQC focusStakeholder managementMentoring
Tech Stack:ArcGISAcquireGIS mapping3D geological modellingGeological databases

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

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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