Randstad is seeking a highly capable and motivated Underground Geotechnical Engineer to join our mining client’s Technical Services team.
Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in providing geotechnical input in stope designs, ground support assessments and designs, QAQC of ground support and geotechnical monitoring and ultimately enabling safe execution of mine plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake day-to-day underground inspections and ground support recommendations
- Manage and interpret geotechnical monitoring data
- Provide geotechnical input into short and long-term mine planning
- Geotechnical hazard management through critical control verifications and monthly audits
- Prepare and maintain risk assessments and trigger action response plans
- Liaise with stakeholders including technical services, mine operations and external consultants
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of geotechnical practices and systems
- Lead and manage underground geotechnical projects, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standard are met
- Prepare technical reports, scopes of work and business cases for geotechnical initiatives.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in an underground mining geotechnical role
- Proven ability to manage small to medium geotechnical projects in a mining setting
- Familiarity with mining, geotechnical design and monitoring software (e.g. Deswik, Rocscience suite, rockfall 3D, slide)
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting skills
- A proactive, safety-first mindset and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous exposure to rock mass characterisation through empirical analysis, numerical modelling, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring methods (preferably but not essential)
- Motivated and self-directed
- Ability to work in high pressure and dynamic environments
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
- Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering or a related discipline
- SA Driver’s Licence or equivalent
- Current national police check or ability to obtain
This position is offered on an 8/6 FIFO roster ex Adelaide or Port Augusta with camp accommodation provided. Join an established organisation offering good structure and support, further career opportunities and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Please click on the apply button to submit a CV. If you would like a confidential discussion, please call Jono Sawers, mining specialist at Randstad on 08 8150 7005.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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