About this role
Workplace Type: Onsite Purpose Provide geotechnical expertise to ensure ground stability and support safe mining operations.
Key work activities Support the preparation, maintenance, and execution of strategic plans to enhance the operation’s slope stability program and suitable mining bench. Deliver, execute, and assess mine design parameters for current and future pit, waste dumps and other facilities on the mine. Supervise geotechnical and hydrological instrumentation monitoring, data collection activities, structural mapping, pit dewatering rate and core logging. Execute geotechnical drilling, mapping and laboratory tests to anticipate any changes which may affect the geotechnical features of the mining area. Supervise the continuous monitoring of pit walls through visual inspections and instrumentation to for warn any potential instabilities. Supervise regular geotechnical inspections of active and inactive areas in the mine. Report accurate, timely and relevant geotechnical and Hydrological information to the Mine Operations supervisors and team members, planners and site management. Mine Geotechnology, Responsible for assessing relevant risks, executing mitigation measures, and continuously monitoring for risks. Monitoring ground-based interferometric radar.
As a team member you will Listen, understand, and ask questions about the purpose of the work and how it adds value. Speak up when you see critical issues/problems which will affect the work. Contribute ideas about improving how things get done. Check if you are unclear about the work you have been given, ask questions, make sure you understand. Ask for feedback from your leader so your work continuously improves. Stop all unsafe work.
Knowledge Bachelors’ Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth and Water Science, Civil Engineering or related fields. Mineral Commission Statutory Certification as required by region. Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology and mine design. Demonstrated experience in geotechnical instrumentation, geotechnical monitoring and data analysis, slope stability, and risk mitigation. Solid understanding of practical Mine operations. Demonstrated understanding risk management, monitoring and business improvement principles and practices. Demonstrated understanding of project and/or contract management. High level of communication skills.
Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in geotechnical engineering, slope stability, mine design, and hydrological instrumentation. Competent in geotechnical monitoring, geotechnical and hydrological tools, data collection, and risk mitigation relevant to mining method. Competent in risk management and business improvement principles and practices. Foundational proficiency with project and/or contract management.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!