Geotechnical Engineer | FIFO Perth 8/6
Aeris Resources
Brisbane
Posted on: 24th Feb 2023
- Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
- Geoscience
- Brisbane
- Permanent / Full Time
- FIFO Perth
- Work alongside dynamic teams at our underground mine near Leonora
- Family-friendly roster, great flight times, welcoming team environment
#WeAreAeris
Aeris Resources is a mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Its copper-dominant portfolio comprises four operating assets, a long-life development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio, spanning Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, with headquarters in Brisbane.
About You
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated geotechnical engineer to join our Jaguar Operation. Located 60km north of Leonora and 250km north of Kalgoorlie, the operation includes Bentley underground mine which is currently 1km deep producing Zinc, Copper and Silver utilising longhole open stoping with cemented rockfill mining methods.
The role is permanent, on an 8/6 dayshift FIFO from Perth though DIDO options can be accommodated if required.
Duties and responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
What we offer
The Operation
Jaguar Operations is an established underground zinc, copper, gold and silver mining operation located 65km north of Leonora in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia. It was acquired by Aeris Resources in July 2022. The Jaguar Operations tenement package spans a 410km2 area and hosts multiple favourable stratigraphic horizons along a 50km corridor.
Operations include an underground mine at the Bentley deposit utilising open stoping methods and a 600ktpa processing plant producing copper and zinc concentrates with precious metals by-products. Concentrates are trucked to the Geralton for export to customers internationally.
Our Process
Our People Rock. While our main business is copper, zinc and gold, we consider our people to be one of our most valuable resources. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace, we celebrate what makes us unique. Applications from people of all cultural background, ages, sexualities and genders is encouraged.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.
To find out more about Aeris Resources visit www.aerisresources.com.au
Aeris Resources is a mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Its copper-dominant portfolio comprises four operating assets, a long-life development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio, spanning Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, with headquarters in Brisbane.
About You
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated geotechnical engineer to join our Jaguar Operation. Located 60km north of Leonora and 250km north of Kalgoorlie, the operation includes Bentley underground mine which is currently 1km deep producing Zinc, Copper and Silver utilising longhole open stoping with cemented rockfill mining methods.
The role is permanent, on an 8/6 dayshift FIFO from Perth though DIDO options can be accommodated if required.
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
What we offer
- FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie
- 8/6 roster
- Competitive salary packages which include five weeks annual leave and short-term incentive bonuses paid quarterly.
- A permanent room for yourself with good food and mess facilities
- Camp accommodation with fully equipped gym, courts, pool table, ping pong and pool for recreation
- Foxtel and Wi-Fi in camp for use
The Operation
Jaguar Operations is an established underground zinc, copper, gold and silver mining operation located 65km north of Leonora in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia. It was acquired by Aeris Resources in July 2022. The Jaguar Operations tenement package spans a 410km2 area and hosts multiple favourable stratigraphic horizons along a 50km corridor.
Operations include an underground mine at the Bentley deposit utilising open stoping methods and a 600ktpa processing plant producing copper and zinc concentrates with precious metals by-products. Concentrates are trucked to the Geralton for export to customers internationally.
Our Process
Our People Rock. While our main business is copper, zinc and gold, we consider our people to be one of our most valuable resources. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace, we celebrate what makes us unique. Applications from people of all cultural background, ages, sexualities and genders is encouraged.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.
To find out more about Aeris Resources visit www.aerisresources.com.au
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