Superintendent Geology

Oyu Tolgoi’s workforce today is more than 97 per cent Mongolian, and a major strategic focus for the company is to develop a skilled workforce that is continuously learning. We aim to attract the best talent, so that we can together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia. 

Oyu Tolgoi LLC is operating a copper-gold mine in southern territory of Mongolia. The company aspires a vision ‘Natural wealth to enduring value, knowledge, and skill’, and pursues a mission, 'Together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia' to build one of the largest copper-gold mines worldwide.
 

Superintendent Geology

• Make an impact and contribute to the development of a world-class project within a pioneering organisation
• Great opportunity to work for a global company at the forefront of mining
• Dynamic work culture and great exposure to multicultural teams
• FIFO to site (4weeks on 2 weeks off)
• Join one of the world’s most exciting copper-gold mining projects

Oyu Tolgoi is one of the most exciting projects in copper and gold mining for several decades. It contains reserves and resources that make it one of the world’s largest known copper and gold deposits. The project, managed by Rio Tinto, is expanding underground. With a high demand of skills required to complete the project safely and successfully, Oyu Tolgoi is expected to be a significant contributor to Mongolia’s development and the prosperity of the Mongolian people.

Discover more about Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi

Mongolia’s increasingly becoming a destination for tourism and expatriate residents. As a rapidly developing city, Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar is seen as a comfortable, yet exciting place to live. With an array of cultural and social activities available and a growing network of international schools, housing options, and leisure facilities, its home to a growing community of international expatriates.

Located in the South Gobi Desert, just 80 kilometers from the Chinese border, the Oyu Tolgoi mine and camp is a large, well-run and comfortable site with multiple amenities including recreational and sports facilities, a cinema, shops, restaurants and bars catered to a growing community. For more about OT site, please check out this video.

As part of the Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mining Operations team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to something significant and learn and develop both personally and professionally. We offer a collaborative, high-performing environment where success is achieved by working together.

The Opportunity

Superintendent Geology manages the mine geology function of the underground technical department by applying advanced technical knowledge and skills in mine geology as well as manage subordinate work leaders and ensure that decisions are compliant with site policies.

What the role entails

Day-to-day execution of underground geological functions including:

• High level supervision of the collection of grade/ quality control samples and geological mapping, and collation of this data into appropriate geological information management systems 
• Grade control and geology reports to production and technical teams
• High level review and supervision of resource infill and grade / quality control drilling programs
• Contribute to and review long term drilling strategy
• High level review and supervision of the collection, compilation and reporting of quality control and quality assurance sample data
• High level review and supervision of the compilation, analysis and reporting of mine reconciliation reports and communication of findings to production and technical teams 
• Identify, evaluate and resolve short term reconciliation issues
• Manage the site underground mine geology team and contractors
• Manage contractor and service providers through the tender process, content of the contract, and monitor the contract deliverables in accordance with company standards 
• Supervise and develop the performance of the team in line with Rio Tinto’s company values, in order to achieve objectives 
• Collaborate and assist with other mine functions as required for geological sampling and drilling activities
• Assist with compliance to Rio Tinto standards for resources, reserves and reconciliation
• Ensure that the mine geology work complies with these standards
• Contribute to strategic decision making based on understanding of the Company’s discipline / commodity requirements

What you will need for this role

• Bachelor's degree in Geology and 12 years’ experience in production geology, cave mining preferred, or master’s degree in Geology and 10 years’ experience in production geology.
• Minimum 10 year’s work experience or otherwise significant practical experience and on the job training
• Strong communication in English with multi-national context, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. We’ve led the industry in partnerships, with customers in new markets, and with local communities.

We’ve pioneered technological innovations, such as our Mine of the Future™ program and our low-CO2 aluminium from hydropower. And we’ve paved the way in areas such as safety, tax transparency and legacy management.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

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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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