Chinova Resources is a private Australian resources company owned by the Shanxi Donghui Group of Companies, with principal activities focussed in North‐West Queensland. The company has existing operations at Osborne, south of Cloncurry, as well as several development projects and extensive exploration activity on a large tenement holding in the region. Chinova has other open pit and potential underground projects expected to commence.

Key projects include the Osborne copper-gold processing facility, the world’s highest grade molybdenum and rhenium deposit; and Mount Elliott, our flagship project, which contains one of the largest copper-gold, mineralised systems discovered in Australia.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Technical Services Team, sharing Chinova’s values and its commitment to safety and the environment.

About the role The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for overseeing the geotechnical engineering operations and functions of the business. This includes geotechnical design, ground control and slope stability management, geotechnical monitoring and the technical assessment of pit walls, waste dumps, stockpiles and related structures at Osborne Mine Operations, to protect people and equipment from ground-related hazards while supporting the mine plan.

The role also provides strategic input into ground control strategy, slope and dump design optimisation, life-of-mine planning and the geotechnical basis for capital and growth decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual geotechnical performance and risk reports for internal and external stakeholders

· Develops department capability to achieve the standards required by Chinova Resources, meet the needs of the Osborne Mine Operation and deliver on portfolio objectives

· Leads geotechnical design and review for pit walls, ramps, waste dumps, stockpiles and related structures, and, where applicable, tailings and water storage structures and underground workings

· Leads the geotechnical data program, including core logging, structural and rock mass mapping, drilling and laboratory testing, and maintains the geotechnical database and models

· Manages the ground monitoring program, such as slope stability radar, prisms, extensometers and piezometers,



and analyses trends against trigger levels with the Statutory Mine Surveyor

· Carries out routine geotechnical inspections of pits, dumps and infrastructure, and follows up defects and recommendations to closure

· Works with Mine Planning, Drill and Blast and Mining Operations to make sure designs, wall control blasting and mining practices achieve the design intent

· Coordinates geotechnical input to pit dewatering and depressurisation with the hydrogeological and water management teams

· Provides department functional support and service to the General Manager Operations and enables line management in the execution of key accountabilities

· Supports the General Manager in the development and implementation of long-term strategic planning, including life-of-mine slope options and geotechnical risk to the plan

· Monitors and reports compliance with environmental related licenses, regulations, and standards as they relate to dumps and containment structures

· Monitors and reviews systems tools making recommendations for improvements; effectively communicates proposed changes and coaches line management

· Conducts an annual review of department Standards, Policies and Procedures to ensure legislative compliance, makes recommendations for improvements and effectively communicates changes to the workforce

· Champions the best practice for department standards

· Champions the use and development of the INX InControl and Safety and Training Management System and ensures they are utilised to full capacity

· Promote understanding and awareness of cross-cultural issues and cultural heritage obligations at site

· Demonstrates leadership through personal behaviours, interactions and promotes a culture of safety awareness and commitment

· Demonstrate safe behaviour at all times and comply with Chinova Resources Policies and Standards.





· Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed HSEC goals that support departmental, site and company standards and performance objectives

Benefits

- Our on-site village offers ensuite accommodation which has free Wi-Fi and phone, Foxtel, wet mess, BBQ facilities, tennis court, swimming pool and a well-equipped gym.

- Our Employee Assistance Program is offered to you and your family that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

- Novated vehicle leasing available

About you

- Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering

- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or eligibility to register

- Current Queensland Standard 11 induction, or the ability to obtain it on appointment

- 8 years geotechnical engineering experience in mining, including open cut slope stability and waste dump design and monitoring

- Working knowledge of Queensland mining safety legislation in and WHS Act 2011cluding the MQSH Act 1999 and ground control risk management

- Functional and operational understanding of rock mass characterisation, slope stability analysis and ground monitoring

- Solid leadership, exceptional communication and people management skills

- Knowledge of service providers and supply agreements

- Ability to influence people at all levels to achieve ground control best practice outcomes

This is a permanent FIFO opportunity on a family friendly 8/6 roster. Our selection process involves interviews, skills assessment, and pre-employment medical.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Our points of hire are Townsville and Brisbane. If you have the skills and experience to fill the above opportunity, please submit your resume and covering letter the best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role, by clicking the “Apply” button.

Our operations are on land traditionally owned by the Yulluna People and we respect their rights and interests.

For further information please visit our website at www.chinovaresources.com

Chinova Resources is an equal opportunity employer.

We reserve the right to commence short listing immediately. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Cloncurry)
🏢 Chinova Resources
📍 Cloncurry