Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Tasmania Tin Operations

Renison Mine

About Bluestone

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd, is Australia's largest tin producer. Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin producer with a strong resource base supporting a mine life in excess of 10 years. The Renison mine is located on Tasmania's beautiful West Coast between the towns of Zeehan and Rosebery.

About the mine

It is an exciting time at Renison with a robust "Life of Mine Plan" and ongoing capital reinvestment program designed to deliver substantial health, safety, environmental, and efficiency improvements across the operation. Our mission is to be a sustainable, efficient, capable, disciplined and respected tin producer. We will continue on our improvement journey to challenge the way we work optimising our entire operation.

About the role

We are looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer on a full time basis. This integral role will provide support to the Mining, Resource Development and Technical Services teams. The role is part of the Resource Development and Long Term Planning Department and reports to the Superintendent Geotechnical Engineering.

This position is being offered on 8 days on 6 days off, 12 hour day shift roster.

Core responsibilities

• Work under guidance and instruction of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
• Develop an understanding of procedures used at the mine with respect to ground control.
• Conduct underground geotechnical inspections, mapping and QAQC for ground support elements.
• Assist in geotechnical data collection, maintaining geotechnical registers and assigned projects.
• Follow up on rock noise reports and monitoring seismic response within the mine.
• Prepare support upgrade and rehab plans.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering/ Engineering Geology or Mining Engineering. Previous early career operational mining geotechnical experience is desirable but not required. Ability to learn mining and geotechnical software programs.

You will need to have a C class driver licence, be comfortable and able to work underground, both un-supervised and as part of a team whilst demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills enabling you to maintain a safe and efficient working environment. You will need to develop an understanding of the statutory requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act & Regulations (Tasmania).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and professional team where results are rewarded, and new ideas are encouraged and supported.

Bluestone Mines Tasmania offers a range of lifestyle options, catering for both residential and drive in drive out options. Attractive residential benefits are available or alternatively, fully catered modern Single Persons Quarters are available for those seeking a drive-in-drive-out option.

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