Engineer - Geotechnical & Water

About the Role 

This role will report directly to the Technical Services Superintendent and will be primarily responsible for overseeing the safe, reliable and compliant operation of water management infrastructure at Maules Creek. This will be in conjunction with also managing geotechnical risk, maintaining safe operations for personnel and equipment. This is a local NSW role based in Gunnedah you will need to relocate or live in the region.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate pore pressure management alternatives like slope drainage to reduce the risk of slope failures 
• Maintain Slope geohazard identification system, evaluation, analysis of risk control options and information to the workforce and keeping a register
• Produce documentation and procedures to operate water infrastructure within parameters of compliance according to water requirements, qualities and capacities. Schedule operation following procedures
• Implementation of slope displacement monitoring systems to evaluate stability conditions of pit walls as well as monitoring of pore pressures affecting slopes
• Maintain a up to date awareness of relevant safety legislation and company policies

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or Geology
• Geotechnical and Hydrogeological experience
• Experience using mine planning software as well as Microsoft databases and spreadsheets
• Experience in relationship management with a wide range of key stakeholders 

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Employee referral scheme offering $3000 for successful referrals
• Industry leading parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave plus super for primary caregivers
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leases & remote area housing benefits
• Learning and development opportunities to help our people be the best they can be
• Women’s leadership development and mentoring programs for senior and emerging talent

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