Principal II - Exploration Geoscientist

Principal II - Exploration Geoscientist - TAM00002

Rio Tinto Exploration is looking for a Principal II Exploration Geoscientist with a strong technical background and the ability to communicate effectively with peers to join the Rio Tinto Exploration Team  in Duluth, Minnesota.

 

This role will have the following accountabilities:

• Apply appropriate exploration techniques and technology (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, sampling, remote sensing, resource modeling, mapping, drilling)
• Compile and interpret geological data and information
• Collaborate with multiple functional teams, e.g., technical, commercial, HSEC, HR, logistics, finance
• Fulfill technical milestones and monitor project progress against these to enable continual project prioritization
• Generate targets to deliver discovery by providing technical innovations, geoscientific data and available resources
• Provide technical support to specific components of project work that may include early stage generative through to order of magnitude and handover to product group
• Supervise contractors and service providers by coordinating the tender process; content of the contract, and monitor the contract deliverables in accordance with RT standards
• Provide leadership in HSEC by anticipating current and future risks and managing these
• Manage all HSEC related activities within one's area to ensure standards are met

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of exploration experience
• Nickel sulfide exploration experience preferred
• Innovation experience in your field of expertise
• Experience in the complete exploration process
• Must have a bachelor's degree in geology or related field
• Project management and operational skills with demonstrated ability to plan and carryout project activities including managing staff and contractors
• Broad knowledge of mineral deposits for a range of commodities
• Experience in mineral exploration techniques for a variety of commodity types
• Sound understanding of technical concepts and principles
• Depending upon project circumstances, a considerable amount of field work will be required in this role 
• Must enjoy working outdoors; extreme weather conditions and terrains will be experienced
• Preference for geologists who are registered members of a recognized professional association

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals group, dedicated to the smartest discovery, extraction and processing of the earth's natural resources. From our operations to our community involvement, everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind.  We're committed to the most sustainable, most efficient and most forward-looking ways to do business and deliver results.  So we reward our employees with a responsible, open and diverse culture of opportunity - a working environment in which they can go further.  Learn more at www.riotinto.com.

 

Rio Tinto Exploration seeks to discover or identify new mineral resources that will meet rising global demand for minerals and metals as well as add value and growth opportunities to the Rio Tinto Group.  Our employees are deployed on exploration projects in over 30 countries and have delivered numerous world-class discoveries to the Group.  Our North American presence includes Kennecott Exploration Company, headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT and Rio Tinto Canada Exploration Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, BC.

 

Position open until Filled 

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