Senior Geotechnical Engineer | Brisbane CBD
Aeris Resources
Brisbane
Posted on: 16th Mar 2023
- Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
- Geoscience
- Brisbane
- Permanent / Full Time
- Corporate Based Senior Geotechnical Role
- Work with Experienced Technical Team
- Varied Geotechnical Challenges across Sites
#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 the role
Reporting to the GM of Technical & Studies, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will provide group wide geotechnical expertise in analysing and assessing ground conditions, providing recommendations on mine excavation geometrics and appropriate levels of ground support to ensure a safe and efficient underground mining operations across the group’s operational sites. Your initial focus will be supporting the group’s North Qld and Cracow Operations plus improvements across all operational sites and projects. In addition, this role will see you providing consultation on Tailings storage facility design and strategy, geotechnical data collection and training of site team members.
About You
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 the role
Reporting to the GM of Technical & Studies, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will provide group wide geotechnical expertise in analysing and assessing ground conditions, providing recommendations on mine excavation geometrics and appropriate levels of ground support to ensure a safe and efficient underground mining operations across the group’s operational sites. Your initial focus will be supporting the group’s North Qld and Cracow Operations plus improvements across all operational sites and projects. In addition, this role will see you providing consultation on Tailings storage facility design and strategy, geotechnical data collection and training of site team members.
- 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.
- Undertake regular reviews of the quality control of support installation and ensure any deficiencies with the ground support system at the mine are promptly reported to Underground Manager/General Manager
- Investigate and report on all significant activity such as rock noise, rock falls, large stress variations, unusual seismic activity, and high rates of excavation convergence.
- Present ground awareness training for mining team members and communicate relevant GCMP risks such as subsidence, air blast, inrush and working and around voids.
- Complete Geotechnical project work, UG mapping, sampling, and stope monitoring; and all facets of ground control.
- Assist with monthly reconciliations, update excavation wireframes and geotechnical models and complete stope performance reports.
About You
- Tertiary qualification in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
- Significant experience with demonstrated experience in an operational role with particular focus on narrow vein underground mining.
- A current C class drivers’ licence
- Proficient skill in Surpac/Deswik, Leapfrog and Excel and an understanding of database management
- Well-practised in QA/QC and geotechnical data collection methodologies.
- Working knowledge of underground mining methods
- Ability to prepare studies reports
- Well-developed communication skills including interpersonal, negotiation, influencing, verbal and written.
- Enthusiasm, commitment, and self-direction.
- Permanent role with an attractive salary + bonus
- An exciting career - as our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people!
- Work with a team of professionals, who challenge, empower, and collaborate
- Support for new parents with 12 weeks paid primary carer leave and 2 weeks secondary carer leave
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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