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Rio Tinto

4.3
  • #2 in Mining, energy, oil and gas
  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Rio Tinto 2018 Graduate Program - Hydrogeology

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job
  • Number of vacancies1 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 16 Nov 2017

Graduate, Hydrogeology - 2018

  • Join a fast-paced business unit within a leading global organisation
  • Be provided the opportunity to work on large scale exciting projects
  • Gain experience working in various areas of the business

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals group that focuses on finding, mining, processing and marketing the earth's mineral resources. We have been in business for more than 140 years and remain focused on the long term. We're committed to sustainable and innovative ways to do business, deliver results and build a great work environment. It's how we grow - it's how you grow.

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a graduate from within the Geosciences study field who has specialised in hydrogeological systems.

This role will be included in our graduate program which is designed to provide you with the opportunities to develop your skills foundation and gain exposure in real world environments that prepares you for career success.

What the role entails

This role is a great opportunity that will see you working across a variety of project initiatives within Western Australia, contributing to the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects to the rest of the business. As the role sits within the Iron Ore business unit, there are opportunities to gain site exposure covering a multitude of real time impacts that are key factors to our sustainability in to the future.

Reporting to the Principal Hydrogeologist you can expect to gain operational experience over the two year graduate programme, with a structured and planned development strategy to ensure that you get exposure to all the tasks expected of a Hydrogeologist Professional within Rio Tinto. Our current initiatives focusses on applied hydrogeology including drilling programs, conceptual models, hydrochemistry, isotope hydrology and writing up results in technical reports.

What you will need for this role

To be successful in this role, you must be;

  • Pursing a Bachelors or equivalent within Geosciences being Hydrogeology – studies to have been completed by end 2017
  • Having demonstrated exposure to site environments within a related heavy industry
  • Possessing excellent communication skills with an ability to write engaging content and convey key messages clearly and concise
  • Able to undertake a fly in/fly out or residential role, with various site locations possible

Join our business today where you will work with a team of like-minded technical experts in this challenging role.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Study field
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About the employer

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Rio Tinto AU

Rating

4.3

Number of employees

50,000 - 100,000 employees

Industries

Mining, Oil & Gas

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Pros and cons of working at Rio Tinto AU

Pros

  • The fact that safety has priority over everything else, means we will always be working in a safe environment.

  • challenging work exposure to really high-profile projects the culture around safety is really good

  • Wide range of mineral sectors and opportunities to grow within the company

  • The exposure to so many different teams and opportunities. The breadth of experience that you receive immediately and how this becomes transferrable across the entire business. This means that even though I have started in Procurement, the skills I have acquired may allow me to work in a completely different role and team in the future with little concern.

  • Training opportunities. Flexibility

Cons

    • Time away from family sometimes long hours at work

    • I do not have a technical background, so this has been a challenge but very rewarding in the amount that I have learnt from colleagues and experiences over my time at the organisation.

    • Unpaid overtime. Pressure/stress

    • Perceived pressure and lots of red tape and redundant procedures due to the scale of the company, some not so fantastic people

    • No structured rotations for graduates to experience different parts of the business and change can be hard to achieve at times.