Senior Project Geoscientist
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Join a leading global company
Role is located in Salt Lake City, Utah
About the role
Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Senior Project Geoscientist to identify and evaluate exploration targets with potential to deliver ore bodies and advance projects with the potential to deliver large, low-cost, long-life mines. Ensure quality area selection, rapid and efficient project progression toward drill testing, and timely exit from projects that do not meet criteria.
Reporting to Exploration Manager, your responsibilities will be to:
Provide high quality geoscience technical support and advice to projects in the portfolio for design to execution.
Contribute to project generation efforts by identifying new opportunities through regional data analysis, new data collection, data integration and field reconnaissance leveraging new and emerging technology where applicable.
Identify and apply new and novel approaches to target generation to identify new opportunities in mature or new terrains.
Drive collaboration across multi-functional teams to achieve technical milestones and ensure timely project progress.
Review and prioritize projects effectively and deliver clear recommendations to stakeholders through presentation and reports for decision-making.
Mentor and supervise early career geoscientists and foster a high level of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and the wider exploration team.
What you’ll bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Bachelor’s, master’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, or related discipline
10 years+ experience with significant time field-based exploration projects
Strong technical knowledge of mineral systems with a particular focus on major copper mineralization styles
Ability to apply innovative techniques and technology in exploration programs
Proven leadership in managing and mentoring field teams and contractors
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with common geological software and data management tools
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
Attractive share ownership plan.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.
Where you’ll be working
Rio Tinto's Exploration (RTX) group seeks to create value for the business by discovering or acquiring new mineral resources. Organized into three regional teams (Americas, Australasia, Africa-Europe), the Exploration group provides both a global reach and a local presence across a range of commodities including bauxite, copper, iron ore and lithium.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
