Data Steward - Vancouver, Canada - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Data Steward - Exploration Technical Knowledge

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Fulltime schedule for a twoyear fixedterm position
The role will be based at one of the following locations: Vancouver, Canada; Johannesburg, South Africa; Reading, UK; Perth, Australia; Brisbane, Australia; Salt Lake City, USA

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Data Steward to join the Rio Tinto Exploration (RTX) team on a two-year fixed-term. In this role, you will champion and advance data management practices, ensuring sustainable value of RTX data.

Spearhead RTX's evolution in data curation and interoperability by establishing and maintaining a dataset catalog, alongside a robust master and reference data management solution, supported by a comprehensive governance framework.

This role is a great opportunity for an ambitious and innovative individual to spearhead transformative advancements in data stewardship and management, shaping the future of RTX's data landscape.

Data is one of our most important assets.

From mine to market, behind each of our operations and projects are technological innovations and data science that are driving new industry standards in mining and metals.

With a clear focus on values, performance and strong leadership, you get to grow with an organisation that values your work and rewards you accordingly.

Reporting to the Manager - Technical Information Systems & Governance, and working a desirable Monday to Friday schedule, you will:

Ensure good corporate governance is promoted and applied in the use of technical systems and in the management of data globally.
Develop, maintain, and oversee governance of a centralised master and reference data solution for RTX.
Curate, annotate, and publish highvalue datasets for consumption by RTX geoscientists and data scientists.
Improve data quality for RTXmanaged systems by developing and promoting quality and verification tools and reporting.
Facilitate discovery and access to new data, sourcing from external parties and ensuring freshness.
Facilitate alignment and coordination between the RTX D&IM team, regional operational teams, and orebody knowledge SMEs, to promote data quality and reference standards.
Provide support and direction to teams within RTX in the adoption of improved data quality and governance culture and systems for current and future value creation.

What you'll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or Information Technology.
Experience with data management and data governance principles.
A solid understanding of the exploration process.
Sound analytical skills to understand business requirements, identify as well as evaluate options and deliver systems, information, and data solutions to address business needs.
The proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional and technical staff to achieve customer focused outcomes.
Advanced technical skills (including scripting) using one or more of GIS, database management, document management, automation, and workflow management systems.
A passion for capturing and curating high quality and making it easily available to geoscientists and analytics specialists.

What we offer
Come join our team and enjoy some great benefits:

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A safetyfocused and inclusive working environment
Career development to further your ambitions
Competitive salary package
Ongoing individual wellbeing support
For Vancouver, Canada. based roles, the expected annual base salary range is $98,560 $147,840.

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you'll be working
Rio Tinto's Exploration group seeks to create value for the business by discovering or acquiring new mineral resources.

Organized into four regional teams (Americas, Australasia, Africa-Europe and Eurasia), the Exploration group provides both a global reach and a local presence across a range of commodities including bauxite, copper, iron ore, nickel and uranium.

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