Engineer- Tailings & Water

Rio Tinto•Boron, CA

1d•$92,240 - $126,830•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Tailings & Water Engineer to join our team. Working with site operations and having access to Rio Tinto Experts, you will be responsible for providing technical support to site and project teams ensuring the safe and efficient operation of tailings and water storage facilities. You will collaborate with site leadership teams to ensure tailings storage facility integrity is maintained and the operations of tailings storage facilities is in accordance with the design intent and operational plan. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the world's supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living. Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to California’s Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872. The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement. For more information about Borax and its world-class operations, please visit http://www.borax.com This role is a great opportunity for a self-motivated Engineer to see immediate results in plant efficiency, output and quality improvements as well as project implementation improvements. Reporting to the Process Principal Advisor, you will be:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree qualification in a relevant engineering subject (geotechnical, civil, chemical) from ABET accredited university
Experience supporting GISTM compliance and tailings governance requirements is required
Experience with tailings facility operations, surveillance, instrumentation monitoring, drone-based inspections, regulatory compliance, contractor coordination, and risk management
You will have experience on site, liaising with interdisciplinary stakeholders
Program, project or client management experience
A proactive approach to learning and development, open to collaborating in a team environment
Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a Master’s Degree from an ABET accredited university in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering will be highly regarded
EIT preferred

Responsibilities

Managing day-to-day operations of the Tailings Ponds
Operating/managing the facilities in accordance with the design intent
Conducting drone-based photogrammetry, thermal, and LiDAR scans, with willingness to obtain a UAV FAA Part 107 certification
Develop and maintain GoldSim models for tailings and water management
Keeping D5 Nominated Manager and Responsible Dam Engineer informed of the performance of the facilities
Reporting on all D5 Standard related incidents
Upkeep of OMS (Operations, Maintenance, and Surveillance) Manual
Accountable for arranging collection, evaluation, and reporting of monitoring data as per the OMS Manual
Responsible, alongside the Responsible Dam Engineer, for liaising with the Engineer of Record, Designer of Record, Projects, HSEC, legal, communities and social performance and regulatory affairs and environment teams
Responsible for the monitoring system and communication of the results to the EoR, including performance reviews
Responsible for the implementation of a change management system
Support with compliance with Rio Tinto’s Standards with an emphasis on Tailings and Water Storage Facility Risk Management
Have experience, knowledge, and competencies appropriate to the complexity of the facility and consequence classification
Have experience undertaking scoping of studies, site investigations and risk management for tailings facilities
Routinely communicate with the site management team on important tailings pond safety matters
Work with fixed plant personnel to reduce tailings and conserve water
Responsible for short-term planning of facilities by use of a quantitative model and weekly maintenance meetings
Supporting medium-, and long-term planning with Responsible Dam Engineer
Participate in internal and external Tailings Audits
Participate in regulatory visits and inspections to Tailings Ponds
Assist Environmental team with Water, Air, and Land Compliance with Pond Operations
Managing contractors with routine maintenance and site studies of the Ponds
Responsible for minor improvement projects of the Ponds

Benefits

outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
Permanent employment
huge range of additional benefits
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
Attractive share ownership plan
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges