Groundwater Modeller

at  RIO Tinto

GROUNDWATER MODELLER

• Apply your technical skills to mine water management on the largest scale
• Be part of a dynamic, high performing team with excellent career development opportunities
• Permanent full-time role - Perth CBD

WHO WE ARE

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 and meet opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Hydrogeology group is a team of water related experts responsible for delivering technical excellence focused on unlocking opportunities and mitigating water-related risks across our Pilbara operations at all stages of mine development, from concept through to feasibility, implementation, operations, and closure.
We are looking for a Groundwater Modeller to join our groundwater modelling team within Rio Tinto Iron Ore. As a part of the Hydrogeology Department within the Resource Development Division, your role will be to provide groundwater modelling support in the provision of hydrogeological services that contribute to the management of water related risk at our iron ore mine sites in the Pilbara.
This role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a passion for hydrogeology and contributing to a strong team environment. You will be supported by a great leadership team who understand that there’s more to life than work!

Reporting to the Superintendent Groundwater Modeller, you will:

• Work on groundwater modelling projects using a variety of software platforms
• Undertake the development, construction and maintenance (reconciliation) of mathematical flow models to support hydrogeologist in the assessment of environmental impacts, management of mine dewatering and water supply requirements for mines
• Expand groundwater modelling and uncertainty analysis capability within the team
• Assist in GIS and spatial data management
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the mathematical modelling space
• Schedule works loads, including controlling costs and ensuring quality performance