Geologist—Logging

Geologist(s)—Logging

• The success of this role will influence current and future mining projects at RTK.
• Join a global mining organization with an exceptional safety culture.
• Excellent opportunity for career development of technical expertise in a major Metro Area - Salt Lake City.

We are looking for 2X Geologist(s) to interpret and collect geological and geotechnical data by logging and sampling from diamond drill core and chips. The position includes supervision, collection, interpretation, and deliverance of technical data to all users. This work is critical to mine operation, future expansion, and resource knowledge through the optimization of geologic and geotechnical information and models.

This role is a great opportunity to implement your technical and leadership skills while maintaining a high standard of safety during field and office work. Reporting to Superintendent Logging & Core you will be responsible for:

• Interpretation of down-hole surveying and borehole geophysical surveys including acoustic televiewer logging.
• Collecting data which serves as the baseline for both current and future mine expansions, open pit and underground development and is critical for understanding and planning for the economic extraction of the resource.
• Working closely with mapping and modeling geologists, geotechnical engineers, metallurgists, and drill contractors.
• Providing recommendations and aid in daily drilling operations and ensuring communication is clear between the geology group and stakeholders.

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

• A Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Greater than 2 years of geologic work experience in core logging, with additional experience in mapping and sampling, preferably in a porphyry copper mining application.
• Experience in geologic data collection including identification and description of rock types, structure, alteration, and mineralogy.
• Good knowledge of logging techniques is essential.
• Experience in open pit mining environment.
• Geologic interpretation – this role is responsible for collection and interpretation of geologic data.
• Compilation and communication of geologic information – this role provides the information for modeling geologists and geotechnical engineers on a daily basis. The role supports current open pit investigations as well as expansion studies.
• Role includes ability to synthesize multiple streams of data into a functional interpretation.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control – These are critical matters in relation to collection of geological and geotechnical data. Chain of custody and documentation is key in demonstrating the validity of the data and interpretation.
• Excel, Acquire and Mine Sight, Leapfrog or Vulcan software experience.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage continuous improvement processes and participative working style in problem solving, project implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in multi-functional and multi-disciplinary teams and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

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…