Land Analyst

Land Analyst

• Exposure to a truly global company
• Opportunity to build/enhance your professional skillset
• Work with diverse and challenging systems in an industrial setting – Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $88,080 – $121,110

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

We are looking for a Land Analyst to join the US Borax (USB) team. The primary purpose of the role is managing USB’s land and water rights, where the candidate will develop a deep understanding of USB’s landholdings, water rights and operations. Additionally, the candidate will support the Strategic Planning team in the development of land and water rights opportunities and transactions from conception to completion and will support interactions with internal and external parties, including city, county and state officials, developers, brokers, engineering firms, interested lessees and more.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the team responsible for shaping the future of Eastern Kern County and the next 150 years of US Borax.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent and working in a collaborative environment with the operations and strategic planning teams, you will:

• Own, manage and update all land ownership documentation
• Provide advice and recommendations on master planning and/or rezoning efforts as determined by the land strategy
• Work closely with USB environmental teams on land and water topics
• Update internal reporting, forecasts, and budgets and Geographic Information Systems (GIS system)
• Track, review, and syndicate findings to senior leadership regarding local and regional development.
• Maintain strong business relationships with Kern County Planning & Natural Resources, and state, county, and local economic development offices.
• Participate in the update and execution of the USB land and water strategy and integration into the broader portfolio strategy
• Execute master planning and/or rezoning efforts as determined by the land strategy
• Participate in complex negotiations from conception to cash realization, including all internal approvals, external stakeholder engagement, market studies, due diligence, entitlements, incentives, project management, marketing, and sales
• Interaction in land lease negotiations, and with project managers, development engineers, legal (internal or external), and other stakeholders
• Support the Finance Business Partner, Owens Lake Superintendent and Wilmington Plant Manager with land and water activities at that site, including the associated State Land Leases

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to safety of yourself and team
• Be detail oriented and enjoy ensuring accuracy in the work you do
• Have experience managing documentation
• Be interested in learning and asking questions
• Have internal and external stakeholder engagement and communications experience
• Have experience and/or license in real estate , real estate planning, development, leases, sales, and acquisitions (preferred)
• Have a high school diploma (Business, Finance, Land Use Planning, Engineering degree preferred)
• Have experience in contract writing, interpretation, and negotiation (preferred)
• Have familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), ALTA surveys, title reports, construction drawings, and environmental due diligence (preferred)

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress

• 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 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
• 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 you’re 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 life’s challenges

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll 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, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V 

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.