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Our values - care, courage and curiosity - guide how we work and how we treat each other.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a Geologist - Logging to collect, interpret and deliver high-quality geological and geotechnical data that strengthens resource knowledge and supports safe, informed decisions across Rio Tinto Kennecott. Working closely with mapping and modelling geologists, geotechnical engineers, metallurgists and drill contractors, you’ll turn drill core, chip, survey and geophysical information into practical geological interpretations for current open-pit investigations and future open-pit and underground development.\nThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on geology, careful data stewardship and collaborative problem solving, and wants to deepen their technical capability in a major mining operation.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nReporting to the Superintendent, Logging & Core Shed and working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary geology environment within the Mine planning team, you will :\nLog and sample diamond drill core and chips, capturing rock type, structure, alteration, mineralogy and geotechnical information to required standards.\nInterpret geological and geotechnical data to support resource understanding, mine planning, expansion studies and geological models.\nReview and interpret down-hole surveys and borehole geophysical data, including acoustic televiewer logging, to improve subsurface understanding.\nMaintain geological and geotechnical data quality through effective quality assurance and quality control, chain-of-custody practices and complete documentation.\nIntegrate multiple data streams into clear, practical interpretations and provide timely information to modelling geologists and geotechnical engineers.\nCoordinate with drill contractors and technical stakeholders, providing geological recommendations that support safe and effective daily drilling operations.\nUse geological software and data systems to compile, validate, analyse and communicate technical information.\nContribute to continuous improvement in logging, data collection and team processes while maintaining high safety standards in field and office work.\nAbout you\nWe’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply, if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.\nRequired for Success\nA commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.\nSkills and Capabilities: Demonstrated capability in geological core logging and the identification and description of rock types, structure, alteration and mineralogy, with the ability to interpret geological data.\nExperience: Demonstrated experience collecting and interpreting geological data in a mining or similarly safety-critical field environment, including core logging and sampling.\nQualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related field.\nQuality: Experience applying geological data quality assurance and quality control practices, including chain of custody and supporting documentation.\nPhysical Requirements: Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods as part of core logging and field activities.\nHelpful for Success\nExperience in porphyry copper geology, open-pit mining, geological mapping, down-hole surveying or borehole geophysics, including acoustic televiewer data.\nExperience with geological data and modelling tools such as acQuire, MineSight, Leapfrog or Vulcan, together with Microsoft Excel.\nExperience synthesising multiple geological or geotechnical data streams and communicating interpretations to multidisciplinary technical teams.\nExperience improving technical workflows or data-collection processes through collaborative problem solving and continuous improvement.\nWhat we offer\nWe are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your way of thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:\nA safety-focused and inclusive working environment\nAdvantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees\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\nGenerous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.\nComprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.\nA favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)\nDiscount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing\nOngoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.\nOur team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals\nWhere you’ll be working\nRio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices.\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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