Geotechnical Engineer
Aeris Resources
QLD
Posted on: 18th Jan 2023
- Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
- Geoscience
- QLD Other
- Permanent / Full Time
- FIFO - Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane
- Work alongside dynamic teams at our underground mine near Mount Isa
- Family-friendly roster, great flight times, welcoming team environment
We Are Aeris
Our name ‘Aeris’ comes from the Latin word for copper, which is where our story began. We are an ASX listed diversified mining and exploration company with copper and gold operations in Australia. Our expanding portfolio, development projects, and exploration prospects make Aeris an exciting, growing company.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer at our Mount Colin mine site. Mount Colin operation is an underground copper / gold mine located halfway between Mount Isa and Cloncurry in North West Queensland.
Reporting to the General Manager and working as part of the mining team, you will work to ensure that the development and underground mining of the mineral resources is conducted in manner that exceeds industry standards and maximises profitability in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
Duties and responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
We’ve had a big couple of years! In FY2021 Aeris Resources acquired Cracow Gold Mine in QLD and enjoyed exploration success at our exciting Constellation deposit at Tritton Copper Operations in NSW in FY2022. In FY2023 Aeris completed its acquisition of Round Oak Minerals adding two additional producing mines to our portfolio, Jaguar in WA and Mt Colin in Qld, and the Stockman project.
In future we expect to grow again.
This growth positions Aeris as Australia’s next mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Aeris will produce more than 60ktpa copper equivalent, roughly doubling our operating footprint.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.
This role will be recruited directly, agency assistance is not required
Our name ‘Aeris’ comes from the Latin word for copper, which is where our story began. We are an ASX listed diversified mining and exploration company with copper and gold operations in Australia. Our expanding portfolio, development projects, and exploration prospects make Aeris an exciting, growing company.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer at our Mount Colin mine site. Mount Colin operation is an underground copper / gold mine located halfway between Mount Isa and Cloncurry in North West Queensland.
Reporting to the General Manager and working as part of the mining team, you will work to ensure that the development and underground mining of the mineral resources is conducted in manner that exceeds industry standards and maximises profitability in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Advise and provide consultative services to Technical Services teams on geotechnical issues
- Maintain and update the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) and ensure compliance with the site GCMP, including ground support QA/QC test work, such as grout strength and friction bolt pull tests
- Design, review and monitor ground support requirements for underground stopes and development areas
- Complete numerical modelling or similar to ensure safe extraction of stopes.
- Regular review of the quality control of support installation is undertaken and any deficiencies with the ground support system at the mine are promptly reported to Underground Manager/General Manager
- All significant activity such as rock noise, rock falls, large stress variations, unusual seismic activity and high rates of back subsidence are investigated and reported upon
- Present ground awareness training for mining personnel and communicate relevant GCMP risks such as subsidence, air blast, inrush and working and around voids.
- Geotechnical project work as required.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualification in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
- Minimum 2 years experience with at least 1 year in an operational role
- Current C class driver licence
- First Aid Certificate (current)
- Commitment to safe work processes
- Strong problem solving, communication, and team participation skills
- Proficient use of software, including Surpac/Deswik, Leapfrog, and Microsoft Excel
- 8:6 roster, FIFO from Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane
- A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged,
- Opportunities and initiatives to ensure your continued progression
- Highly regarded mess and camp facilities.
- Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options
- 5 weeks annual leave.
We’ve had a big couple of years! In FY2021 Aeris Resources acquired Cracow Gold Mine in QLD and enjoyed exploration success at our exciting Constellation deposit at Tritton Copper Operations in NSW in FY2022. In FY2023 Aeris completed its acquisition of Round Oak Minerals adding two additional producing mines to our portfolio, Jaguar in WA and Mt Colin in Qld, and the Stockman project.
In future we expect to grow again.
This growth positions Aeris as Australia’s next mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Aeris will produce more than 60ktpa copper equivalent, roughly doubling our operating footprint.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.
This role will be recruited directly, agency assistance is not required
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