Specialist Hydrogeologist
- Be part of a dedicated team that is safety driven and values inclusion
- One of the world’s most unique sites, with the focus now shifting to comprehensive world-class rehabilitation whilst maintaining successful operation of a critical path asset
- 2 weeks on, 1 week off, Fly In; Fly Out roster from Brisbane, Queensland
- Site based role, in Jabiru, Northern Territory
Where we’re all welcome
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 who we are.
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. We leverage our diversity to be better and build capability for now and future
About the role
As the Ranger Rehabilitation project progresses through closure there is a requirement for a Specialist Hydrogeologist to support the on-site Water Management team. The Water Management team performs a critical role in ensuring the protection of the surrounding environment and downstream community during the rehabilitation of the former Ranger Uranium mine site.
Reporting to the Superintendent Water Management and working in a collaborative environment with other water and environment professionals, your function will be to:
- Provide technical analysis and reporting of groundwater data for compliance and assessment against operational controls, commitments and licensing requirements.
- Lead focused hydrogeological investigations to support operational water management requirements including project management of consultant lead investigations.
- Provide technical support to the closure studies team undertaking groundwater modelling, contaminated sites investigations, and surface water studies.
- Implement improvement projects to support groundwater monitoring, data management, analysis and reporting.
- Support water management initiatives to progress Ranger rehabilitation including catchment conversion, monitoring rationalisation, and bore rehabilitation.
- Project manage the update and calibration of the GoldSim Ranger water balance model.
What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and the team
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree qualification in either Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or similar Geoscience.
- At least 3 to 6 years’ experience as a hydrogeologist in the field of mine water management or mine rehabilitation.
- Strong analytical, reporting and verbal communications skills.
- Experience with ArcGIS, GoldSim, groundwater modelling, data analysis and data visualisation software is highly desirable.
- Experience with internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Current / valid driver’s license.
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 safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
- Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Indigenous Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
- Indigenous leadership programmes across professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
- Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Who we are
Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto as its major shareholder. ERA, established in 1979, previously mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory. The Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, surrounded by, but currently separate from, Kakadu National Park.
ERA’s production operations on the Ranger Project Area ceased in January 2021, with the major focus now shifting to the comprehensive world-class rehabilitation of the Ranger mine that will eventually allow it to be incorporated back into the Kakadu National Park should the Traditional Owners and the Commonwealth Government wish.
The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is the largest project of its kind in Australia and possibly the world. It is unique in that it is rehabilitating land in one of the world’s most culturally and environmentally sensitive locations, surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park on the land of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, located three hours southeast of Darwin.
Closing date: 25th September 2024
Lleva tu carrera en liderazgo al siguiente nivel.
¿Adónde puedes llegar con Rio Tinto?
Tienes pasión y ambición con aspiraciones profesionales tremendas. La amplitud y el crecimiento de nuestra organización te capacita para definir tu trayectoria profesional ideal.
Explorar la trayectoria profesional de Katie
Explorar la trayectoria profesional de Amy
- Feb 2022 - ActualidadGerente de Proyectos – Desarrollo EnergéticoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Nov 2020 - Feb 2022Superintendente Centro de OperacionesBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Nov 2018 - Nov 2020Desarrollo / Superintendente Perforación y VoladuraPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Abril 2015 - Nov 2020Gerente Adjunto CanterasPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Mar 2018 - Nov 2018Supervisor de DesarrolloPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Mar 2017 - Mar 2018Ingeniero Superior de Perforación, Voladura y TopografíaPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Oct 2016 - Mar 2017Ingeniero de ProducciónPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Nov 2015 - Oct 2016Planificación Minas – plan de 2 semanasPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Abril 2014 - Nov 2015Ingeniero de Perforación y VoladuraPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Enero 2012 - Mar 2014Graduado en Ingeniería en MinasPilbara, Australia Occidental
- 2022 – ActualidadAsesor Principal – Proyectos y OperacionesSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2018 – 2022Gerente – Operaciones y Mantenimiento PortuariosSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2015 – 2018Superintendente Fiabilidad y Planificación Recursos FerroviariosSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2014 – 2015Ingeniero en Jefe Ejecución – Instalaciones Portuarias y Material MóvilSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2007 – 2014Gerente de Proyectos – Instalaciones Portuarias y Material MóvilSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2006 – 2007Principal Mantenimiento de Campo Mineral – Jefe de EquipoSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2005 – 2006Ingeniero de Proyectos – Desarrollo de Programas Graduados en Ingeniería de ProyectosSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
Trabajar en Rio Tinto
Ayúdanos a aportar los materiales que hacen posible el progreso humano.
El avión en el que vas acaba de aterrizar. Enciendes el móvil y sacas el portátil del compartimento superior. Inmediatamente te pones a trabajar, a miles de kilómetros de tu oficina. ¿Alguna vez te has detenido a pensar en todos los materiales que hacen posible la vida en el siglo XXI? En Río Tinto descubrimos, desarrollamos y aportamos los materiales que impulsan el progreso humano. Cuando trabajas con nosotros, vivirás ventajas que no encontrarás en ningún otro lugar.
Trabajar en un rol técnico en Rio Tinto
Tu experiencia avanzada ayudará a impulsar el progreso humano.
Hemos desarrollado capacidades técnicas durante casi 150 años de descubrimiento, planificación y explotación de minas en todos los rincones del mundo. Somos un equipo internacional abierto y conectado de especialistas técnicos que usan algunas de las herramientas más sofisticadas y los datos más sólidos del planeta. Súmate para vivir lo que te podemos brindar.
Nuestro proceso de solicitud
01
Postularse
El primer paso es postularse para el rol. Puedes presentarte con tu perfil de LinkedIn o subir tu currículo. También pediremos que respondas algunas preguntas antes de enviar tu solicitud.
02
Pasar evaluaciones
Nuestras evaluaciones están diseñadas para ayudarnos a determinar si eres compatible para el puesto. Te haremos saber cuáles tendrás que completar.
03
Entrevista
La entrevista se podrá realizar en persona o en línea. Es la oportunidad perfecta para conocerte mejor, responder a tus preguntas y conversar de la emocionante oportunidad profesional que has solicitado.
04
Ofertas y controles
En esta fase, te comunicaremos si te hemos seleccionado, en cuyo caso será necesario realizar un par de controles, como una verificación de antecedentes o de seguridad. Es posible que tengas que someterte a una evaluación médica, dependiendo del puesto solicitado.
05
Integración al equipo Rio Tinto
Una vez completados las verificaciones, nos comunicaremos para definir la fecha de inicio y responder a cualquier pregunta que puedas tener antes de unirte a nuestro equipo.