Rio Tinto

Senior Engineer, GeoMetallurgy

Senior Engineer, GeoMetallurgy
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LocationSalt Lake City, UT
On-site
Mining

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Senior Engineer - GeoMetallurgy

The success of this role will influence future mining projects at RTK.
Join a global mining organization with an exceptional safety culture.
Excellent opportunity for career development of technical expertise in a major Metro Area - Salt Lake City


About the role

We are looking for a Senior Geomet to join the Kennecott Technical Services team. This role would provide critical support in the effort to ensure the integrity and availability of ore body information related to throughput, recovery, and concentrate quality – both in the ore body and stockpiles. This role is highly multidisciplinary and will work with teams across the full value stream to maximize benefit and minimize risks as it relates to the ore body.

Reporting to the Manager – Concentrator Technical, you will:

Work in a safe manner and promote a safety culture through company programs
Interact with Geologists, Mine Planners, Metallurgists, Lab Personnel, and others to understand ore characteristics and performance in downstream plants.
Perform regular QA/QC on data collected, and validate this data for loading into databases for use in modeling systems
Analyze Near Infrared (NIR) blasthole data and support the upkeep of a NIR calibration model
Coordinate and conduct statistical analysis on ore body performance through the Mill · Perform special projects as required
Produce and update Metallurgical tables used for production planning
Support the collection of various samples to be analyzed and metallurgically tested
Support the Mining/Metallurgical team on special projects as required


About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

A Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Geology, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
5 + years of work experience in a mining environment, preferably porphyry copper
Experience with data analysis
Understanding of geologic data (lithology, mineralization, alteration, etc.) and metallurgical data (recovery, throughput) is preferred
Ability to work in multi-functional and multi-disciplinary teams and deliver measurable outcomes.
Able to conduct rigorous statistical analysis on plant performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
3D modeling program experience desirable (Minesight, Vulcan)
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.


Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices.

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.


Every Voice Matters

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.

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