Engineer Geotechnical

ABOUT SOUTH32 

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.

ABOUT Cannington

Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead.  Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville. Cannington mine provides on-site accommodation including meal services, as well as sporting and gym facilities.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Flexible working arrangements and industry leading parental leave and family care policy

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a permanent role on an 8/6 roster, Fly-in/Fly-out from Townsville, Cairns or Brisbane.

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the Engineer Geotechnical role supports Mine Planning and Operations by working alongside a team of Geotechnical Engineers providing geotechnical advice, and ensures that geotechnical risks are identified, monitored, and managed.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Geotechnical assessment and input into the mine design, drill and blast, ground support, and paste processes
• Significant focus on optimal stope designs and the identification of appropriate controls
• Assessment of excavation, rockmass and support performance
• Participation & ownership of improvement projects and long-term design
• Geotechnical monitoring design, installation, and analysis
• Audits and QA/QC of ground support
• Underground data collection and stability investigations
• Design development rehabilitation and cablebolt plans
• Numerical modelling of designs

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Experience in hard rock, underground operation – ideally with open stope mining methods
• Problem solving skills which employ a risk-based approach
• Strong communication skills and the desire to be a team player

Qualifications for this position are:

• Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical, Engineering Geology, Civil, or Mining Engineering and/or Post Graduate Geotechnical / Rock Mechanics

OUR CULTURE

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Domestic relocation will be considered for the right applicant

This job advert will close on Friday 3 November 2023