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Senior Tailings Engineer: Design, Leadership & Risk

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Company

Rio Tinto

Location

santiago, Chile

Posted

June 06, 2026

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About This Opportunity

Rio Tinto seeks a Principal Engineer Tailings for its Copper technical team in Santiago, Chile. This role involves providing expertise in tailings storage facility (TSF) design and management, while leading a technical team focused on operational excellence and safety. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in tailings management, a background in civil engineering, and excellent communication skills in English and Spanish. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including education assistance and health programs.