Rio Tinto
Advisor - Biological Resources
Rio Tinto, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Advisor - Biological ResourcesExposure to a truly global companyOpportunity to build/enhance your professional skill setWork with diverse and challenging systems in an industrial setting - Salt Lake CityAbout the roleWe are looking for an
Advisor - Biological Resources
to join the Rio Tinto Kennecott (RTK) Environment Team. Reporting to the Principal Advisor - Land Management, the Advisor - Biological Resources will support the development and coordination of short-term and long-term biodiversity objectives across Kennecott properties.The purpose of this role is to implement strategies to protect and enhance biological resources found across Kennecott's landholdings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Mitigate risks to the business and the community related to biodiversity and ecosystem services including but not limited to invasive species, critical habitat, and wildlife.Serve as the local subject matter expert for matters related to biological resources.Advise on revegetation efforts across mine rehabilitation.Oversee Kennecott's avian protection program.Guide and support Kennecott's weed management program.Engage with land use partners to drive range management best practices.Manage partnerships with universities, NGOs, and government agencies in the biodiversity space.Support biodiversity studies, monitoring, and action plans to ensure compliance with Rio Tinto's biodiversity standards and government regulations.Support Clean Water Act Section 404 (wetland) permitting and compliance.Apply health, safety, environment, and community best practices to work activities.What you'll bringTo be successfully considered for this role, you will have:Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field.At least 2 years of applied professional experience in a related field.Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative relationships to solicit, negotiate, and implement partnerships that minimize risk and create shared value.Demonstrated ability to solve complex challenges.Experience with environmental data, environmental regulations, range management, agriculture, and geographic information systems is preferred but not required.Strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges.Strong verbal and written communication, developing trusting relationships, organization, and adaptability.Ability to prioritize workload and balance the support of multiple matters with reduced resources.What we offerWe are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide:A safety-focused and inclusive working environmentAdvantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employeesAccess 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; Generous 401k matching program.Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.Where you will be workingOur Kennecott mine is a world-class fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. RTK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto.Every Voice MattersAt 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 backgrounds.Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/VRio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves.
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Advisor - Biological Resources
to join the Rio Tinto Kennecott (RTK) Environment Team. Reporting to the Principal Advisor - Land Management, the Advisor - Biological Resources will support the development and coordination of short-term and long-term biodiversity objectives across Kennecott properties.The purpose of this role is to implement strategies to protect and enhance biological resources found across Kennecott's landholdings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Mitigate risks to the business and the community related to biodiversity and ecosystem services including but not limited to invasive species, critical habitat, and wildlife.Serve as the local subject matter expert for matters related to biological resources.Advise on revegetation efforts across mine rehabilitation.Oversee Kennecott's avian protection program.Guide and support Kennecott's weed management program.Engage with land use partners to drive range management best practices.Manage partnerships with universities, NGOs, and government agencies in the biodiversity space.Support biodiversity studies, monitoring, and action plans to ensure compliance with Rio Tinto's biodiversity standards and government regulations.Support Clean Water Act Section 404 (wetland) permitting and compliance.Apply health, safety, environment, and community best practices to work activities.What you'll bringTo be successfully considered for this role, you will have:Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field.At least 2 years of applied professional experience in a related field.Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative relationships to solicit, negotiate, and implement partnerships that minimize risk and create shared value.Demonstrated ability to solve complex challenges.Experience with environmental data, environmental regulations, range management, agriculture, and geographic information systems is preferred but not required.Strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges.Strong verbal and written communication, developing trusting relationships, organization, and adaptability.Ability to prioritize workload and balance the support of multiple matters with reduced resources.What we offerWe are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide:A safety-focused and inclusive working environmentAdvantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employeesAccess 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; Generous 401k matching program.Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.Where you will be workingOur Kennecott mine is a world-class fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. RTK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto.Every Voice MattersAt 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 backgrounds.Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/VRio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves.
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