Principal Engineer Tailings
- Great opportunity to join a global mining organisation offering outstanding personal development & career opportunities
- Provide technical leadership and expertise in promoting technical excellence and risk reduction
- Permanent full-time roles based in Santiago , Chile
(Please submit your resume in English)
About the Role
We have an opportunity for a Principal Engineer Tailings in our Copper Technical Team. The role will be reporting to the lead Principal Tailings Engineer, Copper and work as part of the wider Copper technical team. The role will support the lead Principal tailings Engineer and focus on providing expert tailings storage facility (TSF) design and management support, as well as guidance and direction to our operations and site and product group leadership teams.
The role is a great opportunity for a highly collaborative and motivated individual to participate in Rio Tinto technical initiatives and provide tailings management and geotechnical across the tailings lifecycle from design to closure, for the Rio Tinto Copper Product Group. Responsibilities of the role include:
- Lead operational and technical support, governance across the product group by managing a small to medium team of professionals and technical specialists
- Champion safe and sustainable tailings management within the product group
- Support effective risk management through implementation and assurance of the Tailings Management System
- Support Development of technical and operational standards
- Facilitate and provide input to working groups
- Facilitate reporting across the product group and keep senior leadership, including the Accountable Executive informed
- Provide technical review of major changes and project deliverables, where required
- Develop relationships with and serve as a technical resource to Rio Tinto Copper assets
- Identify and demonstrate technical and operational improvement opportunities
- Provide approval of study deliverables
- Maintain an active and engaged community of internal and external stakeholders
- Manage relationships with external partners, including the Engineer of Record companies
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, engineering geology or related discipline with significant experience in tailings management
- Minimum of 10 years industry experience including considerable experience in design, construction, operations and closure of tailings and water storage facilities
- Extensive knowledge of tailings storage facility and dams design, construction and operations
- In depth knowledge of soil mechanics from a dam safety perspective and expertise in the safe operation and monitoring of tailing facilities
- Expertise in geotechnical investigations, analyses and designs relating to tailings and water storage facilities and associated infrastructure.
- Expertise in reviewing geotechnical design reports from quality and corporate assurance prospective.
- Demonstrated leadership of technical teams and strong stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated ability to work within large multi-disciplinary teams to consistently achieve safety and operational outcomes and delivery of targets
- Demonstrated ability to work with peers in different geographic locations
- The ability to work constructively with all levels of the organisation
- Excellent written and verbal English and Spanish skills
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering would be highly regarded
- Membership of relevant professional organizations.
- Experience leading tailings, heap leach or other related programs
- A well-developed network across the tailings industry
- Experience communicating with senior leaders.
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
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
- Wellbeing benefits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Where you’ll be working
The Rio Tinto Copper group is a global organisation with operations and projects in the U.S. (Kennecott Utah Copper, "RTKC", and Resolution Copper Project), Mongolia (Oyu Tolgoi), and Western Australia (Winu Cu-Au project). The portfolio also includes interests in a non-managed joint venture in Chile, in addition to exploration & evaluation interests and other minor investments.
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**Spanish**
Ingeniero/a Principal de Relaves (Tailings)
- Excelente oportunidad para unirse a una organización minera global que ofrece destacadas oportunidades de desarrollo personal y crecimiento profesional
- Brindar liderazgo técnico y experiencia para promover la excelencia técnica y la reducción de riesgos
- Puestos permanentes a tiempo completo con base en Santiago, Chile
(Por favor, envíe su currículum en inglés)
Sobre el rol
Tenemos una oportunidad para un/a Ingeniero/a Principal de Relaves en nuestro equipo técnico de Cobre. Este rol reportará al/la Ingeniero/a Principal Líder de Relaves para Cobre y trabajará como parte del equipo técnico ampliado de Cobre.
El puesto apoyará al/la Ingeniero/a Principal Líder de Relaves y se centrará en proporcionar soporte experto en el diseño y gestión de instalaciones de almacenamiento de relaves (TSF), así como orientación y dirección a nuestros equipos operacionales, de sitio y de liderazgo de grupos de producto.
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para una persona altamente colaborativa y motivada para participar en iniciativas técnicas de Rio Tinto y aportar en la gestión de relaves y geotecnia a lo largo de todo su ciclo de vida, desde el diseño hasta el cierre, dentro del grupo de producto de Cobre de Rio Tinto.
Las responsabilidades incluyen:
- Liderar el soporte operativo y técnico, así como la gobernanza dentro del grupo de producto, gestionando un equipo pequeño a mediano de profesionales y especialistas técnicos
- Promover una gestión de relaves segura y sostenible dentro del grupo de producto
- Apoyar una gestión efectiva de riesgos mediante la implementación y aseguramiento del Sistema de Gestión de Relaves
- Apoyar el desarrollo de estándares técnicos y operacionales
- Facilitar y aportar en grupos de trabajo
- Facilitar reportes dentro del grupo de producto y mantener informada a la alta dirección, incluido el/la Ejecutivo/a Responsable
- Proveer revisión técnica de cambios importantes y entregables de proyectos, cuando sea requerido
- Desarrollar relaciones y actuar como recurso técnico para los activos de Cobre de Rio Tinto
- Identificar y promover oportunidades de mejora técnica y operacional
- Aprobar entregables de estudios
- Mantener una red activa y comprometida de partes interesadas internas y externas
- Gestionar relaciones con socios externos, incluyendo empresas de Ingeniero de Registro (Engineer of Record)
Lo que aportarás
- Título universitario en ingeniería civil, geología de la ingeniería o disciplina relacionada, con experiencia significativa en gestión de relaves
- Mínimo 10 años de experiencia en la industria, incluyendo amplia experiencia en diseño, construcción, operación y cierre de instalaciones de relaves y almacenamiento de agua
- Amplio conocimiento en diseño, construcción y operación de depósitos de relaves y presas
- Conocimiento profundo de mecánica de suelos desde la perspectiva de seguridad de presas y experiencia en la operación segura y monitoreo de instalaciones de relaves
- Experiencia en investigaciones geotécnicas, análisis y diseño relacionados con relaves, almacenamiento de agua e infraestructura asociada
- Experiencia en la revisión de informes de diseño geotécnico desde la perspectiva de calidad y aseguramiento corporativo
- Experiencia demostrada liderando equipos técnicos y gestionando stakeholders
- Capacidad demostrada para trabajar en equipos multidisciplinarios grandes, logrando resultados consistentes en seguridad, operación y cumplimiento de objetivos
- Capacidad demostrada para colaborar con colegas en diferentes ubicaciones geográficas
- Habilidad para trabajar de manera constructiva con todos los niveles de la organización
- Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita y verbal en inglés y español
También será valorado si cuentas con:
- Maestría o PhD en Ingeniería Civil/Geotécnica
- Membresía en organizaciones profesionales relevantes
- Experiencia liderando programas de relaves, lixiviación en pilas u otros programas relacionados
- Red de contactos desarrollada dentro de la industria de relaves
- Experiencia interactuando con alta dirección
Lo que ofrecemos
Sé reconocido/a por tu contribución, tus ideas y tu esfuerzo, y vuelve a casa sabiendo que has contribuido al progreso del mundo.
- Un entorno de trabajo donde la seguridad es siempre la máxima prioridad
- Un paquete salarial competitivo con incentivos anuales en efectivo para empleados/as elegibles
- Desarrollo profesional y apoyo educativo para impulsar tus aspiraciones
- Acceso a programas de salud y atención médica de primer nivel, amigables con la familia
- Beneficios de bienestar
- Generoso programa de acciones para empleados de Rio Tinto
- Programa de Asistencia al Empleado
- Apoyo continuo para el bienestar personal y profesional para ti y tu familia
- Beneficios de licencia para todas las etapas de la vida (vacaciones, licencia parental pagada, licencia médica)
Dónde trabajarás
El grupo de Cobre de Rio Tinto es una organización global con operaciones y proyectos en Estados Unidos (Kennecott Utah Copper, “RTKC”, y el proyecto Resolution Copper), Mongolia (Oyu Tolgoi) y Australia Occidental (proyecto Winu Cu-Au).
El portafolio también incluye participaciones en una empresa conjunta no operada en Chile, además de intereses en exploración y evaluación y otras inversiones menores.
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
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.
Start your application
Take your leadership career to the next level.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in our Operations teams
The most important thing you’ll uncover is your own potential.
Working in Operations at Rio Tinto means you can make a hands-on difference in the discovery and delivery of the materials that make human progress possible. In return, we strive to help you achieve and even exceed your career goals. Join us and experience:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.