Superintendent, Resource & Mine Geology
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Salt Lake, UT - USA
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Job Summary
Superintendent Resource & Mine Geology
Join an encouraging leadership group committed to your growth and development
Join a leading global company
Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
Based in Salt Lake City Utah
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 andwerefocused on building teams that reflect the communities weoperatein and support each other to do their best work.
WereFindingBetterWaysto provide materials the world needs now and in the future.Our values carecourageand curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Superintendent Resource & Mine Geology to lead the delivery ofaccurate integrated geological knowledge and resource models that support safe operationsoptimizemine value and reduce geological risk.
This isa great opportunityfor a strategic and collaborative leader to influence decision-making strengthen technical capability and enhance operational performance through high-quality geological insights.
Reporting to the Manager Surface Mine Planning and Geoscienceand working within a cross-functional environment you will:
Lead and develop the Resource & Mine Geology team building capability and fostering a strong safety culture
Oversee resource modelling estimation and compliance with industry standards and governance requirements
Deliver orebody knowledge (OBK) and reconciliation insights to support operational and planning decisionsand program improvement
Define and implement OBK strategies to manage geological risk and improve resource confidence
Ensure effective grade control and geological dataacquisition andmanagement to supportdesignexecution andvalue-streamperformance
Collaborate across planning operations geotechnical and metallurgical teams tooptimizevalue delivery
Drive continuous improvement in geological practices data integration and modelling processes
About you
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team (mandatoryfirst bulletfor all job adverts)
Bachelors degree in Geology Geologic Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Extensive experience in mine geology including modelling data analysis and interpretation (typically 10 years in mining or similar environments)
Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and guide high-performing teams
Strong ability to collaborate and influence across technical and operational stakeholders
Ifyoureinterested in this role and believe you can contribute we would be delighted to receive your application even if your profile does not match 100% of the qualifications.
What we offer
Berecognisedfor your contributionyourthinkingand your hard work and go home knowingyouvehelped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
Competitive base salaryreflective ofyour 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.
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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 ensuresyoureable 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 throughlifeschallenges.
Whereyoullbe working
Our Kennecott mine is a world-class fully integrated copper mining operation including a concentrator smelter and refinerylocatedjust 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 worldcomprisingapproximately 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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About Company
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources. Discover more about Rio Tinto's mining operations today.
