Geotechnical Instrument Superintendent (City of Orange)

Dam Instrumentation Superintendent

14:9 Roster | Site-Based | Supportive Leadership Role Our client is seeking a team-oriented and people-focused Dam Instrumentation Superintendent to guide a dedicated team responsible for monitoring the structural performance of a major tailings and dam asset. This is a site-based position on a 14:9 days-only roster , working back-to-back with another superintendent who brings deep familiarity with the operation. This role suits someone who combines strong technical capability with an approachable, inclusive leadership style
- someone who values teamwork, open communication, and steady, thoughtful decision‑making in a high-responsibility environment. Your Contribution
- Support and coordinate a team of seven (primarily contractors) in the safe, effective installation, commissioning, setup, and ongoing data collection for the sites instrumentation network.
- Build constructive working relationships with operational teams, including RTFE leadership, and help maintain the positive momentum already established.
- Work closely with business and project teams to ensure monitoring information is understood, interpreted appropriately, and shared in a clear, timely manner.
- Review instrument data to identify trends, anomalies, seismic responses, or trigger movements, and contribute to well‑informed decisions.
- When seismic events or trigger thresholds occur, help guide:
- The response steps to be taken
- Safety considerations for people working behind the dam wall
- Communication with stakeholders in a calm, clear, and practical manner
- Partner with a team member stepping into superintendent-level responsibilities, offering support, knowledge‑sharing, and steady leadership presence. What You Bring
- Background in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geomechanics , or hands‑on experience with instrumentation in dam, tailings, or mining environments.
- A collaborative, supportive approach to leading people
- someone who encourages contribution, builds trust, and helps others succeed.
- Experience working with surface‑based monitoring systems such as:
- Inclinometers, piezometers, extensometers
- VWPs, prisms, tilt meters, survey targets
- Data loggers and automated monitoring systems
- Radar (ground‑based & Doppler), InSAR, or microseismic platforms
- Confidence in interpreting monitoring data and applying structured thinking to inform decisions in high‑risk environments.
- Familiarity with software such as Rocscience , Gem4D , or Leapfrog (advantageous).
- Experience using risk‑assessment frameworks in dam, TSF, or mining contexts. Why This Role Matters The monitoring network plays a crucial role in maintaining safety, confidence, and transparency. Your ability to communicate clearly, support your team, and approach decisions with care and consistency will directly influence safe operations and stakeholder trust.
- Roster: 14:9, days only
- Team: Currently 7 personnel (and growing) + back‑to‑back superintendent
- Location: Site‑based #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrg3q