Geotechnical Engineer

1 week ago


Australia Gold Fields Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to provide a qualified geotechnical support service within our mine. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the achievement of budget development, production, and meeting all quality standards, including cost, safety, and environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide geotechnical support to the mine through understanding, complying, mentoring, and liaising with business partners to promote full statutory compliance with mining regulations, legislation, and company safety objectives relevant to ground control.
  • Review and develop daily production tasks relating to geotechnical engineering, including blast plans, documentation of inspections and data collection, geotechnical monitoring, rehabilitation plans, stope design, level plan design, paste backfill design, and ground support QAQC.
  • Collect and investigate geotechnical parameters to ensure future mining recommendations are forthcoming when required.
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of excavation design, planning, geological, and operational issues to identify and communicate potential opportunities and concerns.
  • Collaborate and investigate geotechnical data, including effective recognition, investigation, analysis of rock fall events, and ground control issues.
  • Update and report on the rock fall, seismic, and other databases where applicable.
  • Ensure that geotechnical life of mine contributions are of the highest quality by establishing design parameters, modeling, and advising on the most appropriate mine design and sequence, including future mine projects.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geology with Post Graduate qualifications in Geomechanics.
  • Previous experience in Geotechnical Engineering within mining is advantageous.
  • Operational experience in underground mining is preferred.
  • Knowledge of relevant statutory obligations.
  • Experience using Deswik, Rocsience suite, IMS software, mXrap & Map3D.
  • Project/Cost Management Training would be highly regarded.

About Gold Fields: We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.



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