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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 Hydrogeologist to join the Hydrogeology team within Rio Tinto Kennecott in Salt Lake City, Utah. You will identify and characterize hydrologic risks affecting current operations and future mine development, then translate technical findings into practical guidance for site, study and project teams. The role spans surface-water and groundwater management from concept and feasibility through implementation and operations, with opportunities to contribute to open pit depressurization, drilling programs, data interpretation and project work.\nYou will work in a close-knit technical environment where people support one another and collaborate across disciplines. This is an opportunity to deepen your hydrogeology expertise while contributing to safe, executable mine plans and effective water-management solutions.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nReporting to the Principal Hydrogeologist and working within the Hydrogeology team, you will be:\nMonitor and optimize open pit and underground hydrogeological infrastructure, including piezometers, wells, drains and surface-water systems, using performance data to troubleshoot issues and inform priorities.\nDevelop and execute monitoring and depressurization drilling programs, including target selection, well plans, piezometer installation depths and contractor coordination.\nIntegrate hydrogeology priorities with Geotechnical, Mine Planning, Operations, Hydrology, Mine Water Services and underground infrastructure teams to support safe, executable plans.\nSupport the integration of surface-water management requirements with mine planning and operational activities.\nPlan and analyze airlift and pump testing to support well design, downhole instrumentation and hydrogeological interpretation.\nReview drilling conditions and hydrogeological information, including geology, geophysics and drilling data, and provide recommendations that help achieve borehole and infrastructure objectives.\nAnalyze and interpret open pit and underground hydrogeological data, maintain fit-for-purpose technical records and communicate findings through clear reports and recommendations.\nCoordinate technical project work and on-site contractor hydrogeologists supporting drilling, infrastructure installation and open pit depressurization activities.\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.\nA bachelor’s degree in engineering, hydrology, water resources management or a closely related discipline.\nWorking knowledge of groundwater or surface-water systems, including pumping infrastructure, wells and piezometers.\nExperience planning, coordinating or delivering technical projects, with the ability to manage priorities and timelines in an operational environment.\nAbility to analyze technical data and prepare clear written reports and recommendations for multidisciplinary stakeholders.\nHelpful for Success\nA postgraduate qualification in engineering, hydrology, water resources management or a related discipline.\nKnowledge of pipeline hydraulics, well hydraulics or fractured-rock hydrogeology.\nExperience with 3D visualization software such as MineSight or Leapfrog.\nExperience working with SQL-based databases.\nExperience with HEC-HMS surface-water modeling.\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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