Geotechnical Engineer

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Geotechnical Engineer

McArthur River Mine | Northern Territory

Ref. No. MRM1302

Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future. You’ll find our mine in the Gulf of Carpentaria, 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola. We produce and process zinc, lead and silver from our open cut mine. It is then stored and transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and is shipped to our customers all over the world. Our customers use our essential commodities in everyday products for mobility, infrastructure and communications.  

About the role:

At MRM, we’re looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Technical Services team in a PERMANENT role to help develop and deliver accurate geotechnical plans and operational designs in accordance with the Ground Control Management Plan, and have oversight over managing all geotechnical aspects of open pit operations. 

Apply what you know to engage with a number of stakeholders throughout the business to achieve various targets and support the Mine Standard. Some of your responsibilities will include, however are not limited to;

• Responsibility for designs & assessments, monitoring, analysis, modelling, as well as QA/QC;
• Contributing to & implementing standards & procedures in respect slope / ground monitoring / control and mine infrastructure;
• Implementing monitoring regimes in respect of dumping, surface run-off & groundwater flows, & slope / ground monitoring;
• Conducting geotechnical inspections of pits & underground, dumps & stockpiles & tailings dams;
• Developing & monitoring safe work practices for work on or around slopes and underground;
• Advise & assist engineers with recommendations on geotechnical issues regarding mine design/planning & operations as requested.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge in open pit metalliferous mines that includes a minimum of four years’ experience;
• Knowledge of computer modelling and mine design systems is desirable, especially Vulcan and Rocscience;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Bachelor of Geotechnical Engineering or similar relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package with 13% superannuation;
• Paid relocation;
• Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, salary sacrificing vehicles and flights;
• Professional development opportunities with external education assistance, leadership development programs, ambassador and mentoring programs;
• Unrivalled career opportunities.

This role is a fly-in fly-out role  on a 15 days on, 13 days off roster and is a fantastic opportunity for work life balance. At MRM we support the Northern Territory first and Territorian applicants or those prepared to relocate with our assistance will be highly regarded for this role.

For further information please contact:

Helen Rice  - on 0447 735 286 OR helen.rice@glencore.com.au

Applications Close:  30 August 2022