Rio Tinto - Senior Geotechnical Engineer
- Residential Role
- Tom Price Operation
- Housing, Flights & Benefits offered
As the second largest supplier to global iron ore trade, we provide unrivalled flexibility through our world-class network of 14 mines, three port terminals and 1,400 kilometre rail system in Western Australia's Pilbara region. We're about to undertake the largest mining project in Australia to expand our annual capacity to 283 million tonnes per annum, on a pathway to 333 million tonnes. Along with our innovative Mine of the Future™ programme, we're producing more tonnes, more efficiently. As a valued team member, we will offer you commitment to a safe working environment, a highly competitive salary package and the chance to develop your career at the forefront of mining.
We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Technical Services group at our Tom Price operation. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, this position serves to coordinate geotechnical support to mining activities and to the mine plan through pro-active management and reporting of geotechnical risks.
Key Accountabilities
- Action and oversee design verification activities, site geotechnical budgets, including contractors costs, instrumentation and other site focused programmes
- Planning & implementation of site slope monitoring systems
- Ensure geotechnical mapping campaigns are carried out as required and in accordance with our Geotechnical Management Systems
- Assessment of the geotechnical team's geotechnical hazard management programme
- Leading Health, safety, environment and quality standards
Requirements
- Bachelor Science / BEng Earth Science or equivalent
- Significant experience in geotechnical engineering in a multi pit mining environment
- Iron Ore experience desirable
- Vulcan, Rocscience & MS Office software experience
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to form and maintain effective working relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Current "C" Class Driver's Licence
A highly competitive salary, company housing, site allowances & other Rio Tinto benefits offered to the successful candidate.
Please submit your application by Monday 5th March 2012. Short listing for this position will begin immediately.
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