Geotechnical Engineer Kennecott Copper

• Work at one of the worlds largest and most technically complex open pit mines supporting safetycritical geotechnical decisions

• Combine fieldbased exposure with advanced slope monitoring analysis and technology

• Be part of a collaborative experienced geotechnical team focused on learning safety and continuous improvement

At Rio Tinto we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe respected and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms and were focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work.

Were Finding Better Ways to provide the materials the world needs now and in the future. Our values care courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for an Engineer Geotechnical to support the operational geotechnical and slope monitoring requirements at Kennecott Copper open pit mine.

Reporting to the Geotechnical Superintendent on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster and working collaboratively with operational and functional teams you will be responsible for:

• Identifying assessing and clearly communicating geotechnical risks and hazards across the operation

• Conducting regular site inspections of pit slopes dumps stockpiles and natural slope areas

• Analyzing and interpreting slope monitoring data from multiple sources including groundbased radar InSAR GNSS/prisms subsurface instruments and LiDAR/photogrammetry

• Preparing technical reports presentations and summaries of slope monitoring and geotechnical data

• Providing input into the development and implementation of Geotechnical Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs)

• Reviewing slope conformance and recommending ground control and rockfall mitigation measures

• Collaborating with drill and blast engineering teams to minimize wall damage in critical areas

• Supporting the implementation of mine plans and slope designs

• Working closely with mine planning engineering operations and the Geotechnical Monitoring Center to support safe production outcomes

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Bachelors degree in Mining Engineering Geological Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Civil Engineering or Geology

• Minimum 2 years of relevant technical experience in an operating mine

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams

• Experience using geotechnical engineering software (e.g. Rocscience Suite: Rocfall Slide 2D/3D RS2/RS3 Dips)

• Experience with mine planning and modeling tools such as MineSight PointStudio and/or Leapfrog

• Valid U.S. drivers license and ability to work safely in open pit environments

• Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills

• Experience using and interpreting geotechnical monitoring data to make informed decisions regarding risk to large open pit mining operations

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.

• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.

• Access to toptier familyfriendly 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 youre 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 lifes challenges.

Where youll be working

Our Kennecott mine is a worldclass fully integrated copper mining operation including a concentrator smelter and refinery located just outside Salt Lake City Utah in the United States. We produce copper precious metals including gold and silver molybdenum and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.

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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