Principal Technology Advisor – NutonTM Be part of the team pioneering the commercialization of Rio Tinto's novel heap leaching technology.
You challenge.
We reward.
Key role in a diverse and global organization.
Role based in Santiago, Chile.
About the role We are looking for a Principal Technology Advisor to continue the development of develop the bio-heap leaching aspects of our Nuton technology.
This is a great opportunity to expand and develop your career in bio-heap leaching.
You will use your expertise to extract and transfer knowledge into the design and controls of the operating heap to ensure the performance objectives of the plant are achieved.
Our new venture Nuton is a suite of technologies built on nature-based alchemy.
These bio-heap leaching technologies offer the potential to unlock new sources of the much-needed metal while also producing it in a more sustainable way.
To find out more visit our Reporting to the Delivery Manager and working in a collaborative community of experts in the bio leaching field, you will be: Managing the Engineering Service Providers (ESP) scope, contract and relationship Working with Nuton experts and our partner the ESP to develop and deploy the Nuton bio-heap leaching technology.
Managing and resolving technical and technology risks to develop the Nuton design and technology.
Driving a deep understanding of the interplay of the control parameters to optimize and a validate design with the operation of the heap.
Communication with the Nuton technical team, providing a fluent channel of the different test work programs at Bundoora and elsewhere.
Trouble shooting and suggesting changes to the operational control.
Managing and maintaining technical risk and technical decision registers.
Support our partner and internal technical teams from the early assessment of potential opportunity sites by supporting geological, mineralogical and metallurgical information definition and gathering and site visits.
Support and lead test work programs related to the project.
Site visits and supervision/accountability of their performances.
Ensuring adequate change management is carried out when material changes to the Nuton technology are proposed.
Involvement and delivery of the development of the technical manuals and onsite technical training Providing technical support to commissioning, start-up and performance guarantee testing in lab test work, demo/trials and commercial scale.
Actively work with the Delivery Manager to assist, monitor, manage and report on relevant evaluation test work programmes and technology development programs.
What you'll bring To be successfully considered for this role, you will have: A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
A bachelor's degree in engineering – Geometallurgy, Metallurgy, Chemical and Mining.
A postgraduate in processing engineering or leaching (Master).
A postgraduate in processing engineering or leaching (PhD) is a plus.
Heap leaching expertise with a strong background in bio-heap leaching (More than 5 years).
Experience transferring knowledge in operational documentation.
Laboratory leaching test work experience.
Experience in copper heap leaching operations (including solvent extraction and electrowinning) will be favorable.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization and external vendors and stakeholders.
High level in English (fluent).
What we offer Be recognized and feel valued for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress: A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees.
Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions.
Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan.
Wellbeing benefits.
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters.
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave).
Where you'll be working The role will be based in Santiago, Chile.
There will be often domestic travel (Escondida – Antofagasta) and minimal international travel required (US – AUS).
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 situations and meet opportunities.