Principal Geospatial Data and Survey

at  RIO Tinto

PRINCIPAL GEOSPATIAL DATA AND SURVEY

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

• Chief Surveyor role
• Lead the technical direction for the Rio Tinto Iron Ore Mine Survey discipline
• Perth-based role in our Central Park offices which includes on-site parking

FINDING BETTER WAYS TO PROVIDE THE MATERIALS THE WORLD NEEDS.

We are looking for a Principal Geospatial Data and Survey to lead a team of specialist surveyors to develop and deliver technical Survey systems, processes, and solutions for the Rio Tinto Iron Ore Survey discipline.
You will play a key role in developing mine survey capabilities through use of new technologies and practices. In addition to this, you will continue to look for future opportunities to enhance and shape the survey discipline to meet the future needs of our business and mining processes, which will be achieved through effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and industry bodies.

Reporting to the Manager Operations Planning, you will:

• Work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders to drive enhancements to geospatial data delivery
• Identify and manage the implementation of new survey technologies that have applications in both the geospatial data processing and mine survey fields
• Lead and work in a way that puts the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, stakeholders, and the environment first
• Provide leadership to the Operations Planning Survey team in both technical and professional streams through an effective coaching and mentoring process
• Ensure geospatial data processing & mine survey systems and standards are applied consistently throughout the business
• Ensure mine operations are compliant with DMIRS statutory requirements in relation to mine survey practices
• Manage the procurement and delivery of survey systems and spatial data from third parties
• Ensure teams comply with Rio Tinto and other relevant standards applicable to their work and that appropriate resources & training are provided to succeed in their roles
• Prepare and peer reviews periodic reports and presentations as required by the joint ventures and internal governance

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.
Applications close on Sunday, 7th July 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)