GeoTechnician

GeoTechnician (3)

• Join a leader in mining & metals offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Work in an underground project located near Superior, Arizona.

About the Role

We are looking for three GeoTechnicians with accountability for assisting Geologists, implementation of core sampling, and internal analytical work.   This requires interacting with others in the Geology team to coordinate and implement sampling and analysis effectively.

This work is a critical component of the Project Studies and, as required, includes support to geological and geotechnical studies. The work is technical in nature within the exploration geologys, geotechnical engineering and mining engineering disciplines. 

This role is a great opportunity to be part of the Resource Evaluation team where detailed data collection is conducted to interpret and define the structural geology, mineralization, and alteration characteristics of the deposit. Daily activities require frequent interaction with the core handling, drilling operations, resource modeling teams, and contractors.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate core scanning and core photography equipment to document the mineralogical and physical characteristics of the drill core samples
• Sample drill core and enter data into database to prepare core for shipment to lab
• Update sample planning spreadsheets to verify correct sample IDs and intervals
• Chain-of-custody responsibilities during shipping and receipt of samples to document possession of the core
• Process sample return material from laboratories and inventory files
• Collect, saw/cut, and conduct density measurement and point load tests with subsequent entry of results into database
• Calibrate the density scale daily to prevent data errors and upkeep of onsite density laboratory
• Prepare composites for metallurgical testwork
• Collect, saw, wrap, document. and store geotechnical UCS samples
• Collect, saw, document, and store geological samples for future use
• Assist Geologists, Geotechnicians, Core Prep and Core Handling
• Contribute to a safe workplace culture

About you

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Professional and practical communications skills

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. 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.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave. 
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• 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 

Where you will be working

Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of the US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value of several billion dollars over the estimated mine life.

The project will rely on a technique called block caving to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 meters deep. This technique uses gravity to help remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.

Resolution Copper will continue underground development, conduct extensive drilling and orebody testing, plus maintain the permitting and public engagement process.

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.

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.

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

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