Senior Geotechnical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Northern Star Resources Limited Full time

At Northern Star Resources Limited, we are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at Thunderbox Operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, where you will play a pivotal role in upholding our company culture and contributing to our collective success.

  • Provide geotechnical support and contribute to key project work.
  • Propose safe and efficient mining plans to site personnel.
  • Develop departmental systems, processes, and procedures.
  • Review and update Ground Control Management Plans.
  • Carry out geotechnical evaluations, risk assessments, and make geotechnical recommendations.
  • Investigate geotechnical occurrences and issues, and make recommendations for solutions.
  • Look for, assess, and implement business improvement opportunities.
  • Engage with site personnel to determine specialist geotechnical requirements.
  • Provide support, guidance, and professional development opportunities to geotechnical engineers.
  • Prepare monthly reports documenting key activities and issues.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

  • A degree in geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or geology.
  • A minimum of 7 years' experience in the mining industry.
  • Practical application of geotechnical knowledge.
  • A clear understanding of regulatory requirements for open cut and underground mines.
  • Knowledge of various mining methods, including long hole open stoping, jumbo stoping, and underground backfill systems.
  • Exposure to mine auditing and assessment techniques.
  • Computer literacy in Deswik, Map3D, Numerical Modelling Software, Rocscience Software Suite, Phase2, Dips, Unwedge, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong report writing skills.

As a senior geotechnical engineer at Northern Star Resources Limited, you'll have the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment, collaborating with a talented team to drive innovation and excellence in the gold mining industry.

We offer a range of benefits, including company subsidised health insurance, gold price variable bonus incentives, short-term incentive bonus programs, and a gold standard parental leave policy.

At Northern Star Resources Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.



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