Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Four Ways)

Senior Geotechnical Engineer We’re looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to drive ground control strategies, provide expert geotechnical analysis, and support safe, efficient mining operations across diverse and challenging environments. Key Responsibilities
- Lead & mentor team overseeing their development and projects undertaken.
- Develop & maintain standards relating to ground control, support, mining methods and extraction sequencing.
- Ensure that the Ground Control Management Plan is developed, implemented and maintained to applicable standards.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor systems associated with ground support, rock deformations, stress, seismicity & QAQC programs.
- Undertake geotechnical analysis utilising Rock Mass Classification systems, empirical methods and numerical modelling.
- Conduct formal reviews of stope performance focusing on rock mechanics issues.
- Oversee systems & performance relating to backfill, including QAQC.
- Provide input into mine planning to ensure excavation designs, sequence, pillars, ground support etc. are appropriate to local conditions.
- Work with key stakeholders in technical services and operations to optimise plans and production based on a continuous improvement & proactive mindset.
- Provide geotechnical engineering advice and input into mine design and long term planning. Qualifications & Experience
- Unwavering commitment to workplace safety.
- Minimum of 6 years in underground and open pit mining, particularly in the area of rock mechanics.
- Experience in geotechnical data collection and processing.
- Demonstrated ability in the identification, analysis and resolution of rock mechanics issues.
- Solid communication, negotiation and influencing capabilities.
- Ability to engage stakeholders effectively in technical and operational roles.
- Experience in related software packages including Deswik, Rocscience, RS3 and IMS.
- Tertiary qualification/s in either Civil, Geotechnical and/or Mining Engineering or Geology is preferred. Additional Information The role is available on a FIFO (Brisbane or Townsville) or drive-in drive-out basis (DIDO) from the Cloncurry or Mount Isa Districts, operating on an 8/6, 4/3 roster. MMG is committed to supporting local communities in Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. We encourage local residents to apply and provide a generous relocation package for successful candidates. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qe263