Geotechnical Technician
3 weeks ago
About the Role
An exciting site-based opportunity has become available for a Geotechnical Technician to join the Geology team at our Blackwater Mine. As a Geotechnical Technician at Whitehaven, you will be responsible for providing the safe and efficient delivery of geotechnical monitoring as well as logistical support across the operation.
What You’ll Do
Ensure geotechnical monitoring systems are maintained and optimised. Manage the installation, data capture and performance of geotechnical monitoring activities. Provide logistical support to site Geotechnical Engineers for ground investigations and monitoring. Identify and implement improvement opportunities with a particular focus on monitoring systems. Assist in managing critical monitoring activities and documentation reviews.What You’ll Bring
Demonstrated experience in geotechnical monitoring and ground investigations. Working knowledge of geological and geotechnical mechanisms. An open cut coal background is highly valued but other commodities or industries will be considered. Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to articulate technical information.Why Whitehaven Coal
FIFO/DIDO opportunities on a Monday to Friday 5/2 roster wks. Paid Parental Leave Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases) Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more Career Development, Mentorship and CoachingWhitehaven supports the communities in which we operate and encourage our employees to live locally, and relocation assistance is provided.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
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