Underground Geotechnical Technician

Rio Tinto Group•Riverton, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for an Underground Geotechnical Technician to support the development of underground mining at Bingham Canyon. The primary responsibilities for this position are ground support quality assurance and quality control. This role will be a field-based position with limited office work. This is a technical role; however, the work may be physically demanding and much of your time spent will be underground. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and working collaboratively with all operational and functional departments, you will be responsible for:

Requirements

High school diploma
Strong commitment to safety and promotion of a safety culture
At least 2 years in underground mining experience preferred
Ability to work in cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams
Strong communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and presentations to peers from other mine disciplines and senior management
Ability to solve and communicate technical problems with practical solutions
Ability to perform physical work in hands on underground mine setting
Ability to operate vehicle in underground mine setting

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Excel, Deswik and Vulcan or similar 3D modelling software
Post-secondary education in a technical discipline
Minor electrical wiring skills or experience in connection of sensors

Responsibilities

Tracking sampling compliance and completing strength testing for shotcrete and cemented rock fill
Completing rock-bolt pull testing in underground environment
Complete and oversee installation of geotechnical monitoring equipment
Troubleshooting of geotechnical monitoring hardware
Maintaining QAQC data in various systems and issuing monthly reports
Support geotechnical engineers in various underground tasks, such as geotechnical inspections and monitoring
Overseeing calibration of geotechnical monitoring and testing equipment
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
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