Principal Geotechnical Consultant

7 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Perenti Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job description:

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, The purpose of this position is to provide technical solutions that enhance business outcomes for our clients and stakeholders. This is a collaborative and supportive role, requiring the use of best practice in geotechnical engineering to deliver value for both new and existing customers. As a highly experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer with extensive experience in both open pit and underground mining, this role offers the opportunity to lead technical geotechnical work across a diverse portfolio of operations, contributing to governance, operational support, and studies.

Key Responsibilities:


•
Act in the best interests of Orelogy, by working within legislation that underpins the company's operation, as well as ensuring that decisions are based on the achievement of Orelogy's objectives.

•
Ensure conduct which is consistent with Orelogy's values, policies, systems, procedures and statutory requirements.

•
Ensuring a safe working environment, being a visible leader for safety, and providing a daily commitment to zero harm to employees, contractors, environment and the community.

•
Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to, Orelogy clients and client representatives, employees, management and supplier contacts.

•
Coach and mentor team members and support the development of career pathways for our people.

•
Participate in growth initiatives to support wider business objectives.

•
Identify, recommend, and execute business improvement opportunities in line with industry best practice.

•
Ensure all works under area of control are completed to a standard that is fit for purpose and meets the end users' requirements.

•
Conduct geotechnical audits and technical reviews.

•
Develop and deliver ground awareness training packages.

•
Participate in incident investigations and SPI workshops.

•
Provide site-based geotechnical assessments for both open pit and underground operations.

•
Review ground control management plans, support standards, and TARP protocols.

•
Assist in stope and slope design, crown/sill pillar stability, and overbreak analysis.

•
Collaborate with site teams to embed best practices in ground control.

•
Mentor junior Engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.

•
Contribute to tender technical risk assessments.

•
Support schedule optimisation and ground control design for new projects.

Key Requirements:


•
Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or the equivalent).

•
10 years in-depth geotechnical experience across different mining methods.

•
Experience in both open pit and underground environments is highly desirable.

•
Strong site-based exposure with demonstrated ability to work across multiple operations.

•
Minimum of 5 years supervising teams.

•
Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

•
Technical report writing skills.

•
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

•
High level of computer literacy, with advanced capabilities in geotechnical software such as such as Rocscience suite, FLAC, Map3D.

Benefits:


•
Be part of a growing organisation with an established market presence. 

•
Permanent full time job opportunity.

•
Competitive remuneration package.

•
Career development opportunities.

•
Supportive and inclusive culture.

  • Principal Geotechnical Engineer

    21 hours ago

    Perth, Western Australia Agilitus Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Join a company where your ideas matter We're on the hunt for an innovative Principal Geotechnical Engineer to shape the future with us.The OpportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Perth team. As our client portfolio grows across the resources, energy and industrial sectors, this position will help support...

  • Principal Geotechnical Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Western Australia WML Consultants Pty Ltd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    WML Consultants is an engineering consultancy with offices in Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Perth, specialising in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical and Pavements Engineering. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes that are customer focused through drawing on our local knowledge and expertise.WML require a qualified, motivated and focused Principal...

  • Civil Engineer

    7 days ago

    Perth, Western Australia Milo Geotechnical Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Civil Engineers – Roads & Infrastructure DeliveryMilo Geotechnical – Perth, WAEngineering – Civil / StructuralJoin Milo Geotechnical: Build the Roads that Move WA ForwardMilo Geotechnical is seeking experienced Engineers to support upcoming Main Roads WA projects across Western Australia.If you have a strong background in civil engineering, project...

  • Experienced Geotechnical Engineer, Site Investigation

    22 hours ago

    Perth, Western Australia CMW Geosciences Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Job Description: About UsSince starting in Perth in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 18 offices with over 300 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate engineers and geologists who provide quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction infrastructure and...

  • Experienced Geotechnical Engineer, Tailings

    21 hours ago

    Perth, Western Australia CMW Geosciences Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    About UsSince starting in Perth in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 19 business units with over 300 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate Geotech professionals, providing quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, mining and energy...

  • Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Western Australia WML Consultants Pty Ltd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity to join a leading and one of the largest geotechnical teams undertaking large and technically demanding projects throughout WA. We are looking for an engineer who can rise to technical design challenges wants to help drive a close nit, collaborative, friendly team forward in technically demanding areas within geotechnics and...

  • Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    6 days ago

    Perth, Western Australia GHD Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That's why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and...

  • Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Perth, Western Australia Geosyntec Consultants Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    OverviewGeosyntec is growing in Australia. We now have over 110 practitioners across the country, with offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast. In 2022, Red Earth Engineering joined the Geosyntec family of companies, bringing with them some of the very best expertise in the mine tailings and water dam sectors.We are now the tailings and...

  • Geotechnical Engineers

    1 week ago

    Perth, Western Australia Bedrock Geo Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    At Bedrock Geo, we strive to create a culture of ownership and enjoyment in everything we do. As a full spectrum contracting and consulting firm for clients across the resource and infrastructure sectors, the calibre of our team underpins our success on every project.We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified Geotechnical Engineers and...

  • Geotechnical Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Western Australia Tetra Tech Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

    Build a specialist career with a trusted industry leaderEnjoy development support, career opportunities, top notch technical environmentPerth, Western AustraliaEnjoy the support of a strong specialist team, a steady pipeline of projects, and the security of a business that is thriving. This is your chance to build a rewarding, long-term career with a trusted...