Advisor Tailings Studies

Advisor Tailings Studies

• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto
• 12-month assignment via Chandler Macleod
• Safety-first culture with supportive teams

 
About the Opportunity

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Advisor Tailings Studies.

Through its integrated operations, Rio ensures all tailings facilities meet the requirements of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop safe tailings storage facilities for both sustaining and expansion purposes in accordance with Rio Tinto Standards and supporting the implementation of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) for these projects
• Define strategic tailings capacity and decommissioning plans through interpretation of mine operational requirements and project development information.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organisation to deliver integrated tailings solutions for Concept, Order of Magnitude and Pre-feasibility Studies
• Develop study scopes, schedules, estimates and deliverables to support progression through the project lifecycle
• Secure alignment and endorsement of project scope, schedule, capital and other resources to support both strategic tailings capacity planning and decommissioning
• Coordinate and engage with Operations, Responsible Dam Engineers and across broader stakeholders in both the geoscience and external approvals space to ensure the timely allocation of effort for collection of data and information to inform design, regulatory approvals and affected communities’ engagements.
• Identify and manage project risk throughout each study phase, working closely with the Engineer of Record to integrate technical risk assessments
• Lead the development and review of integrated facility designs with the Engineer of Record to support risk-informed decision making and demonstrate reduction of facility risk to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
• Support Feasibility Studies and Execution to ensure design intent is carried through to Operations and handover to the Responsible Dam Engineer

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Degree qualified civil engineer, geotechnical engineer, hydrogeologist, environmental engineer or metallurgist who identifies as a tailings professional. Tailings Management experience gained through consulting or operations.
• A confident communicator with proven study leadership capability and strong safety leadership

Why Join Chandler Macleod?

Chandler Macleod is one of Australia's most experienced workforce partners. You'll receive a competitive hourly pay range paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

Apply Now!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Chandler Macleod and work with Rio Tinto at one of Australia's leading mining operations. We're recruiting now and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Diversity & Inclusion

Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive