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RIO TINTO SERVICES INC. Geotechnical Engineer (Underground) in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah

Geotechnical Engineer (Underground) * Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion * Work with an exceptional team of operations and maintenance personnel across the mine site * Access to industry-leading technical developmentprograms About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to be responsible for providing expertise and knowledge, in the following areas: Underground (UG) rock mechanics; design and installation of ground support, rock mass monitoring; and, instrumentation. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer located at the Bingham Canyon mine site,this site-based role will work an even roster rotation to support underground development and production stoping activities for the Kennecott Underground. * Working collaboratively with all operational and functional departments, you will be responsible for: * Ensuring safe and stable underground excavations in rock through proper rock mechanics design and monitoring; * Managing and maintaining quality control programs for: ground support (including shotcrete) and backfill; * Assisting in managing and maintaining relevant and up to dateGround Control Management PlanandMine Design; * Providing basic ground control training as required * Geotechnical mapping of underground development faces and logging of geotechnical core holes. * Assisting in managing and maintaining geotechnical monitoring instrumentation and systems including extensometers and seismic * Conducting regular inspections of underground excavations and other critical infrastructure * Analyzing relevant data to ascertain proper performance of designs and take action as required * Delivering internal and external status reports, summaries, analyses, warnings/bulletins, and directives as required by technical or regulatory demands * Assisting in maintaining an inventory of documents, geotechnical database, reports, and drawings * Being available to provide knowledge and service as required to resolve issues or address concerns related to geotechnical engineering * Expanding position-relevant knowledge and skills through continuing self-directed or employer-sponsored professional development What you'll bring To be successfully considered for this role, you will have: * Strong safety mindset * Bachelor's Degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering or related field * Minimum 2 years of relevant rock engineering experience * Knowledge of rock mechanics principles, monitoring methods and practices, and related data analysis * Knowledge of the design, support, and excavation methods of underground mine structures * Knowledge of specialized basic geotechnical software applications (RocSciencesuite) * Knowledge of underground mining methods and backfilling techniques * Basic knowledge of hydrogeology * Strong planning, organizational, management and communications skills * Knowledge of word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic financial information software * Experience working with 3D mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan (Maptek) and Geological software (Leapfrog) * Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently in a results-oriented environment * Experience working with contractors and small geotechnical teams. What we offer We are committed to providing our employees witha generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide: * A safety-focused and inclusive working environment * Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees * Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance... For full info follow application link.

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