Mine Geotechnical Engineer

20 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia Liontown Resources Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Mine Geotechnical EngineerPermanent Opportunity | FIFO from Perth (8/6:4/3 roster)

Based at Kathleen Valley Lithium Operations

Liontown Resources is an emerging leader in Australia's battery minerals sector. Following our recent capital raise, we are fully funded and in a strong position as we progress through production ramp-up at our flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation. With a 20+-year mine life, state-of-the-art processing facilities, and a passionate team, we are set to become one of the world's largest and most sustainable hard rock lithium operations.

The Opportunity

We are now looking for a Mine Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing Underground Technical Services team, working in a team of three geotechnical engineers and supported by a Geotechnical Superintendent.

This role is integral to ensuring the geotechnical stability, safety, and efficiency of our underground operation. You'll contribute to short and medium-term mine planning, ground support design, and geotechnical risk management while working closely with the wider Technical Services and Production teams.

What you'll be doing

  • Undertake geotechnical monitoring, data collection, and analysis to ensure ground stability and mine safety.
  • Provide input into ground support design and mine development standards.
  • Conduct geotechnical hazard assessments and support critical risk management processes.
  • Collaborate with mine planning engineers to integrate geotechnical considerations into designs and schedules.
  • Prepare reports, recommendations, and geotechnical models to support decision-making.
  • Assist in the implementation of ground control systems and standards across the operation.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Technical Services team.

What we're looking for

  • Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical, Mining or Civil Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
  • Previous geotechnical engineering experience in underground hard rock mining - open to engineers with 1-2 years post-graduate experience or new graduates with substantial vacation/placement experience.
  • Strong understanding of ground support principles, geotechnical monitoring methods, and risk assessment frameworks.
  • Proficiency in software such as Deswik, FLAC3D, Map3D, or similar.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
  • A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.
  • Have obtained a National Police Clearance within the last 6 months or have the ability to obtain one.
  • Able to pass a Pre-Employment medical and Drug and Alcohol screen.

Why Liontown

At Liontown, you'll be joining a company that's helping drive the clean energy future. Our operations are designed with sustainability at their core — powered by renewables and built for long-term impact.

This is your opportunity to take ownership of a pivotal technical role during a major project phase, while enjoying the stability of a long-term Perth-based position.

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