Senior Advisor Technology Development

Senior Advisor Technology Development (USA) Nuton

• Be part of a pioneering team advancing Rio Tintos innovative heap leaching technology.
• Drive sustainable solutions while accelerating your career growth.
• Enjoy the unmatched quality of life and work in Utah ranked #1 overall by U.S. News & World Report.
• Role is initially based at Johnson Mine Dragoon Arizona USA but will later transition to Utah ranked #1 overall by U.S. News & World Report for quality of life and work.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking aSenior Advisor Technology Developmentto support the roll-out of the Nuton technology atJohnson Camp Mine (JCM) Arizonadeveloping and monitoring both site and laboratory-based test work programs supporting the operation at JCM. This role will also involve direct oversight and management of test programs at Nuton partner laboratories.

Reporting to the Technology Principal Advisor you will play a pivotal role in the implementation and validation of Nuton technology.

The initial role accountability will be to oversee the operation of key Nuton process areas at the JCM site. This encompasses the follow up of daily operations by the site operator highlighting issues resolve problems recommend changes to operation points follow up on availability issues and implement improvements. This role also includes providing training to operators and managing change.

The process areas under your scope will include ore crushing agglomeration stacking and the bacteria generation facility.The Site operates on a 7 / 24 hours basis althoughthe role is on the day shift from Monday to Friday rotations during night shift and weekend are to be expected when issues arise or changes are being implemented.During this initial role you will report to our Nuton Site Manager.

For subsequent role in Salt Lake City post the Johson camp AssignmentYou role will plan and manage testwork including columns and agglomeration tests and review and analyzedata to optimize process flowsheets and process unit operations providing critical inputs to the achievement of optimized operational results. This work will support existing operations and also feed in the process engineering building blocks of the Nuton Technology Packages ensuring that the Nuton technology is successfully integrated into the future design construction and operation of new plants.

Nuton Rio Tintos latest entrepreneurial venture is a suite of innovative bio-heap leaching technologies that harness natural processes to unlock new sources of critical metals. Nuton not only pushes the boundaries of copper recovery but also sets a new standard for sustainability in mining. Learn more about Nuton hereOur Technology - Nuton

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading facility commissioning Ramp-up improvements training of operators and management of change
• Plan conduct lead and analyze Nuton testwork programs at on-site internal laboratory facilities as well as at external commercial laboratories. This includes testing ore samples for their amenability to Nuton operating conditions and to optimize operating parameters
• Lead setting up of a new partner testing facility in Tucson AZ to analyze and test ores from our first industrial-scale deployment site at Johnson Camp Mine as well as from other potential partner sites.
• Provide technical support to the Technology Principal Advisor and Node Leads involved in the commissioning ramp-up and operation of the JCM Nuton deployment.
• Provide and / or review technical design and engineering specifications as needed by the broader Nuton team.

What youll bring

To be successfully considered for this role you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• A tertiary qualification in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Experience in the operation and support of bacteria generation units (Bio reactors)
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong problem-solving ability incorporating troubleshooting of technical and complex issues
• A minimum of 6 years of heap leach test work and / or operational experience preferably in copper heap leaching. Experience in agglomeration and stacking operations will be considered favorable.
• Good understanding of sampling theory and experimental statistical analysis/design
• Ability to work in multi-functional and multi-disciplinary teams and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization and external vendors and stakeholders.

Benefits offered

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement options that include a 6% company contribution to a defined plan 401(k) matching and a share ownership program.
• Generous time-off opportunities include paid time off holidays bereavement leave and four months of parental leave for all parents.
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical dental vision life insurance and additional voluntary benefits.
• Access to wellness initiatives including employee discounts and an employee assistance program for confidential support.

Where youll be working

The role will be based in Tucson Arizona and include an initial assignment to Melbourne VIC Australia at the Bundoora Technical Development Centre.

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 cant do it on our own so were 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.

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