Job Description
Job Description
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Reporting to the Geotechnical, Survey & Backfill Superintendent, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for identifying potential geotechnical hazards and mitigating risks by providing sound and practical geotechnical strategies.
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Roster
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This role will be based onsite in Cobar, NSW working an 8/6 days FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney with local candidates highly regarded.
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Responsibilities
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Identify opportunities for improvements in the geotechnical / backfill space such as optimise ground support, monitoring systems, work processes, and tasks to create a safe, effective, and efficient mine operation.
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Ensure all geotechnical / backfill aspects meet with the company standards and government regulations
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Ensure all critical controls are in place
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Periodically review and update relevant PHMPs, TARPS and SWIs.
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Identify potential long term geotechnical hazards and provide strategies to minimise risk to personnel & production
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Provide geotechnical input into the long-term mine design, 3MRS, LOM, and LOA
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Develop and maintain geotechnical records and databases with accuracy.
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Develop, review and maintain geotechnical monitoring and seismic systems
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Perform numerical modelling to improve geotechnical analysis and assessment
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Ensure effective application of critical controls in all backfill work plans
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Maintain positive communication and collaborate with all underground stakeholders to support objectives and achieve targets
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Provide cost and budget input to the Geotech, Survey, and Backfill Superintendent
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Mentoring and assisting career development of the team.
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Qualifications
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Degree in Mining, Geology, Civil, or related Engineering field
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Manual Driver License
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5-10 years of experience in underground mining, with at least 5 years in Geotechnical role
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Familiarisation with backfill (paste / rock) design process, and experience with inrush controls.
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Experience in using Microsoft Office
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Proficient with CAD software, Deswik is preferred
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Proficient with numerical modelling & geotechnical software (Rocscience)
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Experience with using seismic monitoring software (IMS software)
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Experience with ground instrumentation monitoring
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Benefits
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Market-competitive salary including eligibility to participate in quarterly bonus.
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Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
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Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
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Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.
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Eligibility & Requirements
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Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.
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About The Team
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Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the **** calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.
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CSA, one of Australia's longest operating copper mines, has a history dating back almost 150 years. The mine is 1.9km deep and has a reserve grade of 3.4% Cu. Located near the vibrant regional town of Cobar, CSA Mine is a long-standing underground copper operation with a strong connection to its local community. Our people enjoy a supportive team environment, meaningful careers and the lifestyle benefits that come with regional NSW
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Company Website
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📌 Senior Geotechnical Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Harmony Australasia
📍 New South Wales