Superintendent - Geosciences

Lead the technical direction of Geosciences across Kennecott’s surface and underground portfolio, shaping decisions that underpin safe, sustainable, long-term value.

Build and develop a multidisciplinary team across geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, and Resources and Reserves while influencing major growth opportunities.

Support Kennecott operation’s next chapter of growth and mine life extension based in Salt Lake City, Utah We’re Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the Role We are looking for a Superintendent - Geosciences to lead an integrated Geosciences function for Rio Tinto Kennecott. Reporting to the Manager, Integrated Planning, this role is accountable for providing the geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and Resources and Reserves foundations that enable safe, risk-informed and value-focused decision-making across surface and underground operations. The role will strengthen technical assurance, governance and capability while supporting future growth opportunities.

What you'll be doing

Lead and develop an integrated Geosciences team, creating clear accountabilities, technical excellence and an inclusive high-performance culture.

Govern the quality, integration and continuous improvement of geological and resource models used for mine planning, studies and operational decision-making.

Set priorities for ore-body knowledge programs and drilling strategies that reduce uncertainty and support value creation.

Implement and assure Resources and Reserves standards, controls, documentation, peer review and reporting requirements.

Establish effective geotechnical design authority and sign-off processes, ensuring appropriate technical review, assurance and approval.

Provide strategic leadership on geotechnical and hydrogeological risks, long-term water strategy and growth opportunities across the site.

Integrate geoscience, planning, environmental, project, operational and closure inputs to deliver technically robust long-term plans and studies.

Communicate material risks, opportunities and uncertainties while embedding safety, environmental and regulatory considerations into all decisions.

About You To be successfully considered for this role, you will demonstrate a commitment to safety and bring the following experience and capabilities:

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrogeology, Mining Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Extensive progressive experience in mining geosciences, technical services, studies or operations, including leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams.

Strong expertise in geological interpretation, resource modelling, uncertainty management and the application of models to planning and operational decisions.

Knowledge of Resources and Reserves governance, assurance, reporting requirements, controls and peer-review processes.

Broad understanding of geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, risk management and long-term water strategy in a mining environment.

Ability to influence stakeholders, align competing priorities and translate technical complexity into practical business recommendations.

Strong written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills across technical and operational audiences.

Leadership behaviours aligned with Rio Tinto values of Care, Courage and Curiosity.

Desirable Experience within integrated mining operations where open-pit and underground activities interact with shared infrastructure and closure requirements.

Experience supporting major growth projects from studies through execution readiness or operational ramp-up.

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