Ore Control Geologist

Rio Tinto; California (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive awards

Health programs

401(k) match

Employee share program

Generous leave policies

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rio Tinto Borates is seeking an ore control geologist to support daily ore planning and production activities. This role monitors ore quality parameters and ensures quality requirements are met to provide a consistent ore feed to processing plants.

Reporting to the Sr Geologist, you will develop short term o re mine plans, coordinate with Operations and Plant teams, and track dig maps and assay results to drive continuous improvement in ore quality and production performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or related Earth Sciences discipline.
• 1-4 years of relevant experience in an active mining setting.
• Sound understanding of mining and geologic concepts and principles.
• Database management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Rio Tinto safety standards and perform safety verifications.
• Formulate short term ore mine plans (weekly to monthly) aligned with longer term plans.
• Communicate ore mine plans with Mine Operations Supervisors and Plant personnel.
• Record ore dig maps with tonnage and grade to be mined.
• Coordinate with onsite laboratory for sampling and assay results.
• Create ore blend plans to meet plant grade targets and maintain quality.

Skills

Geology concepts

Database management

Mining industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Vulcan

Minesite

Job description

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
• Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
• A company with a world class reputation for safety and performance – Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected salary range is $92,240 – $126,830

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
• Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
• A company with a world class reputation for safety and performance – Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected salary range is $92,240 – $126,830

About The Role

The ore control geologist supports day-to-day ore planning and production activities by monitoring ore quality parameters in the mine and ensuring all ore quality parameters are met in providing a consistent ore feed to the processing plants. Working closely with operations and technical teams, this role helps ensure ore mining and blending plans are carried out effectively, monitors drilling information and production performance, and identifies opportunities to improve ore quality and achieve ore production goals.

Reporting to the Sr Geologist you will

• Ensure compliance with the Rio Tinto safety standards. Complete Critical Control Field Verifications and Safety Observations. Attend departmental safety talks and be proactive in safety issues. Carry out housekeeping inspections as required.
• Formulate short term ore mine plans (weekly to monthly). Ensure that short term ore mine plans align with medium and long range mine plans.
• Communication of Ore mine plans with Mine Operations Supervisors and Operators as well as Plant Personnel.
• Ore Blast hole stratigraphic logging and sampling.
• Weekly ore dig map updating with tons and grade of ore to be mined using topographic survey maps.
• Communication with the onsite laboratory for dropping off samples and receiving assay results.
• Create Ore Blend plans to meet plant ore grade targets as well as ensure consistent quality parameters.
• Updating ore dig maps using updated topographic surveys and mine operations load data.
• Monthly Ore Mining Reconciliation.
• Ore Stockpile tonnage and grade tracking.
• Maintain ore control information systems, such as blast hole database, blast hole sampling protocol and all aspects of record keeping.
• Crushed ore fragmentation system management.
• Bench face field mapping.
• Diamond and RC drilling logging and sample collection.
• Contractor Management of drill rigs for diamond core drilling and sonic core drilling campaigns.
• Take part in Business Improvement projects.

About You

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or related Earth Sciences discipline.
• 1-4 years of relevant experience in an active mining setting.
• Sound understanding of mining and geologic technical concepts and principles.
• Computer based mine design/geologic modeling software knowledge such as Vulcan or Minesite.
• Database management experience.

What We Offer

• 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.
• A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
• Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, including matching Company shares
• Comprehensive leave policies covering all moments that matter in life
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872

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

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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