- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusive.
- Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development.
- Based in Richard's Bay, South Africa.
- Develop, compile, and interpret geological maps and cross sections relevant to supplementary mining operations at all plants and in conjunction with the Planning Officer ensure that operational plans are devised to guarantee no environmental incidents are possible.
- Check mining pond grade control – Review plans and geological sections for the area to be mined. Check that what is planned in terms of area, mining limits, pond elevations and mining bases are feasible and accurate.
- Assist the Planning Officer to coordinate action plans for increasing dredge throughput during periods of hard and difficult mining conditions and predict and identify future adverse geological conditions.
- Prepare information by collecting and logging samples, estimating mining base grade, controlling sample quality, and ensuring processing by the Lab and monitor the inputs and outputs of the laboratory information management system.
- Provide service to mining operation on mining conditions and the ore body and ensure that operations are familiar with the mining base so that they can adapt their processes accordingly.
- Develop long- and cross sections to assist with interpretation of information and establishment of geographical trends on the mining base.
- Compilation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team BsC Geology (Honours advantageous) / Higher National Diploma / B Tech Geology (Attach a valid certificate)
- South African Driver's License (Attach a valid License)
- Minimum 2 years' appropriate experience in the field of Geology.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae with copies of Qualifications, Identity document and Driver's License
- Acceptance into the position is dependent on a successful interview and assessment.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions.
- Wellbeing benefits.
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters.
Production: Geologist - KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Rio Tinto
Description
Production Geologist
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Production Geologist to develop, compile and interpret geological maps and cross sections and accurately predict and identify further adverse geological conditions and reporting thereof through monthly forecast parameters.
Reporting to the Superintendent: Resource Modelling and working in a challenging and exciting environment within Mining and Planning, you will:
What you'll bring
Your application should include the following:
Only online applications will be considered, failure to provide any of the required documents will result in an automatic regret of your application.
(Please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered)
What we offer
Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
About Rio Tinto
Rio 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.
We 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 and meet opportunities.
Where you'll be working
Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is a world leader in heavy mineral sands extraction and refining and is South Africa's largest mineral sands producer. RBM produces predominantly ilmenite, rutile and zircon – materials used in everything from paint to smartphones to sunscreen.