Geotechnical Engineer

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Geotechnical Engineer

Work Location: Solomon - Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

We are seeking a highly motivated geotechnical engineer to join our Solomon Operations Planning team as a Geotechnical Engineer – Medium Term Planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operational geotechnical risk management inspections, production support and hazard reporting
• Development, implementation and management of ground control standards for open pit slopes and waste rock dumps
• Geotechnical monitoring system design, implementation, maintenance, analysis and reporting
• Geotechnical rockmass and structural model reconciliation and reporting
• Design performance review and compliance reporting
• Slope stability modelling, design assessment and reporting

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor of Engineering or Geology degree required
• Previous mining operational experience in either an open pit or underground environment must be demonstrated with the ability to provide practical and innovative solutions to ground control challenges
• Previous experience with geotechnical modelling and mining software packages (Rocscience and Vulcan) would be an advantage
• Must hold current driver’s licence

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified