Nuton Evaluation Principal Advisor(s)

• Join the forefront of Rio Tinto's pioneering heap leaching technology.
• Be an integral part of Nuton's project portfolio development.
• Experience firsthand why Utah ranks once again as the top state for living and working according to U.S. News and World Report.

About the role

We are seeking for 2x Evaluation Principal Advisor(s) to join our dynamic Nuton team. In your role, you will spearhead comprehensive technical due diligence efforts, deciphering intricate data to ascertain Nuton's value proposition to our partners. This role demands exceptional project management abilities, technical acumen, and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, driving due diligence processes towards completion, while building Nuton's project portfolio.

A distinguishing feature of Rio Tinto's Nuton technology lies in its unwavering commitment to superior environmental performance. This includes optimized water usage, reduced carbon emissions, minimized land footprint, and the valorization of materials otherwise deemed as waste. By deploying our technology, we aim to produce copper with the least environmental impact, fostering positive outcomes. To learn more, visit our Nuton Website.

Reporting to the Vice president of Sustainability, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading scoping studies for technical due diligence and identifying critical threats and opportunities.
• Providing guidance on due diligence goals and scenarios to independent subject matter experts across various domains such as geology, mining, processing, health and safety, and environmental considerations.
• Identifying avenues for optimization and offering direction for the due diligence process.
• Analyzing technical fundamentals to assess risk areas and their potential impact on financial valuations.
• Evaluating unique technical risks associated with potential partners and exploring synergies within Nuton's portfolio.
• Collaborating with legal, commercial, and financial teams to integrate technical insights into commercial frameworks and propositions.
• Preparing comprehensive reports and presentations on technical risks and their implications on project valuation.
• Aiding in the formulation of investment strategies based on technical insights.
• Staying informed about emerging trends and best practice on project valuation, including building environmental social and governance value drivers into standard financial modelling, to foster innovation.

What you'll bring

• A steadfast commitment to safety for yourself and your team.
• A bachelor's degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the mining industry with time spent in various functions, including but not limited to operations, technical, operations, technical, project management, due diligence and studies.
• Exceptional analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to work autonomously and collaborate seamlessly across diverse teams.
• Familiarity with exploration prospects and the evaluation of mining assets.
• Outstanding communication and report-writing abilities.
• Proficiency in project management and cross-functional collaboration with other teams.
• A commitment to Rio Tinto's values and alignment to Nuton's ambition to become a game-changing technology for the industry.

What we offer

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary package with an annual cash incentive award.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401k matching program.
• Generous employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies to cover the moments that matter in life: paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to incentives to support your wellbeing.
• An employee assistance program for you and your family to help you to address educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Access to our team of experts who are here to support and work with you and to explore your learning and career goals.

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminum - the world's first to be certified "responsible" - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you'll be working

This role is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with some domestic and international travel required.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers,Veterans and active-duty armed forces,people with disabilities and people from different cultural background.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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