Senior Project Geologist – Comita Project
- Sé parte de un equipo impulsado por la seguridad y el logro de objetivos.
- Gran oportunidad para continuar desarrollando habilidades de liderazgo.
- Viví nuestros valores: Cuidado, Coraje y Curiosidad.
- Posición basada en Rionegro, Colombia, y en el municipio de Quibdó, departamento de Chocó.
Sobre el puesto
Buscamos continuamente mejores formas de proveer los materiales que el mundo necesita.
La persona que ocupe el rol de Senior Project Geologist brindará soporte al desarrollo geológico de los proyectos en Comita y en el paquete de concesiones en Colombia. El rol estará enfocado en el trabajo de campo, la interpretación geológica y la preparación de información clave que permita identificar oportunidades de exploración.
Responsabilidades y áreas clave de enfoque
- Realizar interpretación de datos utilizando software técnico a nivel intermedio/avanzado, contribuyendo a la identificación de estructuras del subsuelo y su relevancia económica.
- Integrar información proveniente de diferentes fuentes (pozos, sísmica, muestreos y observaciones de campo) para apoyar el entendimiento geológico del área de estudio.
- Colaborar con los equipos de perforación para proponer y evaluar ubicaciones preliminares de pozos o sondajes, basadas en datos recopilados y modelos geológicos iniciales.
- Desarrollar mapas geológicos, secciones, croquis y otros productos cartográficos relevantes para actividades de exploración.
- Preparar reportes técnicos, notas de campo, análisis de riesgos geológicos y documentación de soporte para la toma de decisiones.
- Preparar datos y muestras para análisis, asegurando la trazabilidad y el cumplimiento de los estándares establecidos.
- Trabajar en estrecha colaboración con equipos multidisciplinarios (geociencias, geofísica, geoquímica e ingeniería), interpretando resultados y participando activamente en discusiones técnicas.
- Mantener altos estándares de seguridad durante las actividades de campo, cumpliendo con los procedimientos y políticas internas.
Lo que necesitás para ser tenido/a en cuenta para este rol
- Título universitario en Geología o Geociencias.
- Al menos 5 años de experiencia y conocimientos en yacimientos de pórfido de cobre.
- Participación previa en actividades de exploración, tales como mapeo, muestreo, registro de datos y apoyo en evaluaciones técnicas.
- Capacidad para resolver problemas geológicos de complejidad moderada a alta, con acompañamiento del equipo senior cuando sea necesario.
- Habilidad para trabajar de manera colaborativa dentro de equipos multidisciplinarios.
- Orientación a la excelencia operativa, con una actitud proactiva hacia la mejora continua y la adopción de buenas prácticas.
- Buenas habilidades de comunicación en español y nivel intermedio de inglés para comprender documentación técnica e interactuar con equipos globales.
- Compromiso con la seguridad, la sostenibilidad y los valores de la compañía.
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Senior Project Geologist – Comita Project
- Be part of a team driven by safety and the achievement of objectives.
- A great opportunity to continue developing leadership skills.
- Live our values: Care, Courage and Curiosity.
- Position based in Rionegro, Colombia, and in the municipality of Quibdó, Chocó Department.
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
The Senior Project Geologist will provide geological development support for the Comita Project and the broader portfolio of concessions in Colombia. This role will focus on fieldwork, geological interpretation, and the preparation of key information to help identify exploration opportunities.
Key responsibilities and areas of focus
- Interpret data using intermediate to advanced technical software, contributing to the identification of subsurface structures and their economic relevance.
- Integrate information from multiple sources (drill holes, seismic data, sampling, and field observations) to support geological understanding of the study area.
- Collaborate with drilling teams to propose and evaluate preliminary drill hole or borehole locations, based on collected data and initial geological models.
- Develop geological maps, sections, sketches, and other cartographic products relevant to exploration activities.
- Prepare technical reports, field notes, geological risk assessments, and supporting documentation for decision-making processes.
- Prepare data and samples for analysis, ensuring traceability and compliance with established standards.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (geoscience, geophysics, geochemistry, and engineering), interpreting results and actively contributing to technical discussions.
- Maintain high safety standards during field activities, in compliance with internal procedures and policies.
What you need to be considered for this role
- University degree in Geology or Geosciences.
- At least 5 years of experience and solid knowledge of copper porphyry systems.
- Previous participation in exploration activities such as mapping, sampling, data logging, and support for technical evaluations.
- Ability to solve geological problems of moderate to high complexity, with support from senior team members when required.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- A strong focus on operational excellence, with a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement and best practices.
- Good communication skills in Spanish, and intermediate English proficiency to understand technical documentation and interact with global teams.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, and the company’s values.
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.
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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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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.