Site-based Geotechnical Engineer opportunity on an 8/6 roster, supporting safe and efficient operations

Your new company
Our client is a major operator within Queensland's Bowen Basin, with a robust focus on safe, sustainable and productive mining operations. An opportunity is now available for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their mine planning and operational teams in a site-based position.

Your new role

- Identifying, assessing and managing geotechnical risks across mine design and operational execution
- Conducting geotechnical stability assessments and developing designs to support mine planning
- Providing specialist geotechnical advice to operational and planning teams
- Undertaking inspections and monitoring across active mining areas
- Preparing geotechnical hazard reports and determining instrumentation and monitoring requirements
- Supporting slope design across soil, spoil and rock environments
- Maintaining comprehensive geotechnical data, records and technical reports
- Ensuring work is completed in line with relevant Queensland mining safety and professional engineering legislation
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvements in geotechnical practices
- Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development

What you'll need to succeed

- A Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering
- Alternatively, a Geology degree combined with a Master's qualification in Geotechnical Engineering
- A minimum of 1.5 years' experience within an operational mining environment




- At least 6 months' experience in mine geotechnical analysis and risk assessment, including slope design in soil, spoil and rock
- Strong analytical, technical reporting and data management skills
- The ability to work autonomously and effectively manage technical risk within an open-cut mining environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide technical advice across operational and mine planning teams
- Exposure to coal measure lithologies and coal mining practices will be highly regarded
- RPEQ status, or a willingness to work towards RPEQ, will be highly regarded
- Working knowledge of Vulcan or Deswik would be beneficial
- Experience with Rocscience software and geotechnical monitoring equipment, including radars, inclinometers and piezometers would also be advantageous

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major Bowen Basin mining operation in a technically influential role where your work will directly contribute to the safe progression and performance of the mine. You will work on an attractive 8/6 roster and collaborate closely with operational, mine planning and specialist geotechnical teams while continuing to develop your technical experience within a large-scale open-cut coal environment.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the "apply now" button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please call Jennah Murray 07 4960 1129.

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