Hydrogeologist

• Global mining organization with an exceptional safety culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Excellent opportunity for career development and development of technical expertise within the Rio Tinto group- Boron, California

About the Role

We are looking for a Mine Hydrogeologist to join the Mine Technical Services team of the Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium (RTBL) Operations in California. The successful candidate will maintain site dewatering plan in support of pit slope stability and mine production plans.

This role is a great opportunity to contribute to the organization’s safety and profitability while developing as a technical expert and leader. Reporting to the Senior Engineer- Geotech/Hydro, you will be responsible for:

• Identification of targets for depressurization and/or monitoring to support pit slope stability.
• Preparing hydrogeology drill plans and budgets.
• Supervising drillers and subcontractors, as well as hydro consultants.
• Surface and groundwater data collection and interpretation.
• Pore pressure modeling using appropriate hydrogeological software.
• Preparing reports documenting the achievement and progress toward dewatering targets.
• Designing and maintaining surface runoff catchment network at the mine.
• Maintaining communication with geotechnical engineers and mine planners regarding surface and groundwater issues across RTBL.
• Sharing and seeking out knowledge and best practices across the industry through collaborative forums, site visits, mentoring and training.
• Performing other duties, including on-call duty as needed.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Minimum of a BS degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering or a related field.
• An in-depth knowledge of groundwater flow and its role in open pit slope stability.
• At least three years of relevant experience in an open pit Hydrogeology role.
• Familiarity with pore pressure modeling software packages.
• Ability to communicate groundwater monitoring data and pore pressure evaluation results to various groups, including non-technical audience.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in soft rock mining environment.

• Geologist-In-Training certification or its equivalent.
• Familiarity with rock and soil mechanics and their roles in pore pressure modeling.

What do we Offer

We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserve. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
• Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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