Ore Control Geologist

• Manage ore and waste boundaries through geological data analysis, field verification, and reporting to support efficient mine operations.

• Collaborate with lab supervisors, mine schedulers, and integrated operations teams to optimize ore delivery and stockpiling strategies.

• Site-based position in Salt Lake City with an 8 days on / 6 days off rotating schedule; requires a degree in Geosciences and familiarity with geological software.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

An Ore Control Geologist at Rio Tinto is responsible for managing ore and waste boundaries, collecting and analyzing geological data, optimizing ore delivery and stockpiling strategies. The role involves collaborating with various teams, including lab supervisors, mine schedulers, and integrated operations teams, to ensure efficient and accurate ore control processes. Key responsibilities include determining ore/waste boundaries, block outs, field verification of drill hole samples, blast holes and stockpiles, reporting and maintaining best practices within the team. The role also emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work Safely in a mine environment.

• Ore/Waste/Stockpile Management: Determine boundaries and ensure they are outlined safely, accurately, and timely.

• Field Verification: Perform field verification of blast holes and stockpiles.

• Optimization: Collaborate with the lab supervisor and sample collection teams to prioritize and collect drill hole samples and work with Mine and Concentrator schedulers, Ore Body Knowledge team, and Integrated Operations teams to optimize ore delivery and stockpiling strategies.

• Reporting: Prepare daily and monthly ore control reports documenting key metrics.

Full time employment,site based: 8 days on - 6 days off rotating shift. 10-hour days.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Geosciences or equivalent.

• Computer competency (AcQuire, Excel, Word, etc.), effective communication with stakeholders, attention to detail.

• Prior Experience: Experience in Ore Control and/or Production Geology.

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of Vulcan and Terrain or other dispatch systems.

• Experience: Previous experience in open cut mining and ore body assessment.

• Software Proficiency: Experience with acQuire, Vulcan, Leapfrog, Blast Logic.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

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.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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