Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Reporting to the Geotechnical, Survey & Backfill Superintendent, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for identifying potential geotechnical hazards and mitigating risks by providing sound and practical geotechnical strategies.

Roster:

This role will be based onsite in Cobar, NSW working an 8/6 days FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney with local candidates highly regarded. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for improvements in the geotechnical / backfill space such as optimise ground support, monitoring systems, work processes, and tasks to create a safe, effective, and efficient mine operation.
• Ensure all geotechnical / backfill aspects meet with the company standards and government regulations
• Ensure all critical controls are in place
• Periodically review and update relevant PHMPs, TARPS and SWIs.
• Identify potential long term geotechnical hazards and provide strategies to minimise risk to personnel & production
• Provide geotechnical input into the long-term mine design, 3MRS, LOM, and LOA
• Develop and maintain geotechnical records and databases with accuracy.
• Develop, review and maintain geotechnical monitoring and seismic systems
• Perform numerical modelling to improve geotechnical analysis and assessment
• Ensure effective application of critical controls in all backfill work plans 
• Maintain positive communication and collaborate with all underground stakeholders to support objectives and achieve targets
• Provide cost and budget input to the Geotech, Survey, and Backfill Superintendent
• Mentoring and assisting career development of the team.

About You:

To be successful, you will bring the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Degree in Mining, Geology, Civil, or related Engineering field
• Manual Driver License
• 5-10 years of experience in underground mining, with at least 5 years in Geotechnical role
• Familiarisation with backfill (paste / rock) design process, and experience with inrush controls.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office
• Proficient with CAD software, Deswik is preferred
• Proficient with numerical modelling & geotechnical software (Rocscience)
• Experience with using seismic monitoring software (IMS software)
• Experience with ground instrumentation monitoring

Benefits:

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in quarterly bonus.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold. 

To Apply:

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online by clicking ‘Apply’. Please include a Cover Letter which outlines how your skills and experience align with this role.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/