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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.\nRio 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.\nAlso 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\nas 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 \nThis 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:\nManaging day-to-day operations of the Tailings Ponds\nOperating/managing the facilities in accordance with the design intent\nConducting drone-based photogrammetry, thermal, and LiDAR scans, with willingness to obtain a UAV FAA Part 107 certification\nDevelop and maintain GoldSim models for tailings and water management\nKeeping D5 Nominated Manager and Responsible Dam Engineer informed of the performance of the facilities\nReporting on all D5 Standard related incidents\nUpkeep of OMS (Operations, Maintenance, and Surveillance) Manual\nAccountable for arranging collection, evaluation, and reporting of monitoring data as per the OMS Manual\nResponsible, 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\nResponsible for the monitoring system and communication of the results to the EoR, including performance reviews\nResponsible for the implementation of a change management system\nSupport with compliance with Rio Tinto’s Standards with an emphasis on Tailings and Water Storage Facility Risk Management\nHave experience, knowledge, and competencies appropriate to the complexity of the facility and consequence classification\nHave experience undertaking scoping of studies, site investigations and risk management for tailings facilities\nRoutinely communicate with the site management team on important tailings pond safety matters\nWork with fixed plant personnel to reduce tailings and conserve water\nResponsible for short-term planning of facilities by use of a quantitative model and weekly maintenance meetings\nSupporting medium-, and long-term planning with Responsible Dam Engineer\nParticipate in internal and external Tailings Audits\nParticipate in regulatory visits and inspections to Tailings Ponds\nAssist Environmental team with Water, Air, and Land Compliance with Pond Operations\nManaging contractors with routine maintenance and site studies of the Ponds\nResponsible for minor improvement projects of the Ponds\nWhat you'll bring\nTo succeed in this highly visible leadership role you will need:\nBachelor’s degree qualification in a relevant engineering subject (geotechnical, civil, chemical) from ABET accredited university\nCandidates with a Master’s Degree from an ABET accredited university in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering will be highly regarded\nExperience supporting GISTM compliance and tailings governance requirements is required\nExperience with tailings facility operations, surveillance, instrumentation monitoring, drone-based inspections, regulatory compliance, contractor coordination, and risk management\nYou will have experience on site, liaising with interdisciplinary stakeholders\nProgram, project or client management experience\nA proactive approach to learning and development, open to collaborating in a team environment\nExcellent Communication skills both written and verbal\nValid Driver’s License\nEIT preferred\nWhat we offer\nBe recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress\nA work environment where safety is always the number one priority\nCompetitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus\nAccess to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits\nExcellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program\nAttractive share ownership plan\nComprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave\nA generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family\nDiscount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing\nAccess 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\nWhere you’ll be working\nRio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.\nAbout Rio Tinto\nRio 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.\nWe 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 situations and meet opportunities.\nRespect and Inclusion\nRio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\nWe are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.\nRio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. 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