Field Hydrogeologist FIFO 8/6 Roster

• Great opportunity to work in a global mining organisation within one of Australia's largest dedicated teams of Field Hydrogeologists
• Unique and dynamic role working across a diverse range of projects
• Highly competitive remuneration package, working an 8/6 FIFO family friendly roster Pilbara, Western Australia ( Busselton flight options)
• Excellent career development opportunity to build on your hydrogeology experience

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are currently looking for a Field Hydrogeologist to join our Water Resource Evaluation (WRE) department for Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO). Working on a FIFO 8 days on; 6 days off roster you will provide technical leadership and oversight to RTIO's Hydrogeological Field programs. Within the Resource Development Division for RTIO, this role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join one of the largest inhouse dedicated teams of field hydrogeologists.

You will be part of a field-based team of hydrogeologists and technical officers whose remit is to support execution of the hydrogeological field program. The program is integral to the ongoing management of water-related risk to our operations in the Pilbara and encompasses a diverse array of activities spanning drilling, aquifer testing and groundwater monitoring.

Reporting to the Senior Field Hydrogeologist, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising technical aspects of the hydrogeological drilling, installation and aquifer testing of water supply, dewatering and groundwater monitoring infrastructure
• Daily collection, entry and interpretation of hydrogeological data; writing of field program completion reports, and conducting analyses of aquifer testing data
• Providing active safety and technical leadership of field programs
• Working collaboratively with the WRE hydrogeologists and contract partners to execute the scope of works
• Maintaining adherence to scientific method in the execution of hydrogeological investigations

What you'll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• An unrestricted 'C' Class Driver's Licence
• A minimum bachelor's degree in a relevant Hydrogeology or Geosciences field
• Commitment to health, safety and environment, promoting positive behaviour and a supportive safety culture through visible leadership
• Be highly attuned to issues of hydrogeological data capture, quality control and information workflow
• Previous experience in hydrogeological field investigations will be considered favourably; and
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic team environment.

Where you will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, you're 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 reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan and extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium the world's first to be certified "responsible" helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, 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 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.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

Applications close on 23rd April 2021 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).