Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Join a leading mining principal in central NSW with relocation support. Lead geotechnical studies for LOM projects. 9-day fortnight. Residential role.

• Relocate to stunning Central NSW town (relocation paid)
• Work a Monday to Friday 9-day fortnight roster and enjoy work life balance
• 10% bonus scheme, private healthcare subsidies, life insurance benefits

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable mining principal located at one of NSW buzzing regional towns. With operations in Australia and internationally the business is proud of their commitment to;

• Celebrating diversity of people
• Embracing the latest of technology and promoting creativity and innovation
• Offering high level care for people, the environment and community
• Investing in upskilling, industry training and professional development
• Relocating people into their community and investing in their careers

Relocate to central NSW

Opportunity to relocate to a stunning NSW regional town situated in the heart of Central NSW with impressive scenery and vineyards.

• Join a mine close to the local town (of 12,000 people plus)
• Wide range of schools, sports & recreational facilities, eventing entertainment
• Be welcomed into a cultural, family friendly and close-knit community
• Relocation costs and transfer housing provided

For those interested in working from home a few days per week this option will be open for discussion based on the application.

The role

Reporting into the Study Lead of the project on site you will enjoy working amongst a highly experienced and close-knit LOM Studies and Exploration team and undertaking geotechnical engineering study for the purpose of the Life Of Mine and Exploration plan and site projects. The successful candidate will be able to excel in taking on the following duties;-

• 20% - Successfully coordinate geotechnical work for mine projects and LOM studies
• 10% - Knowledge of geotechnical mapping, core logging processes, QAQC and procedures on site and as a consequence familiarity with the rock types and rock mass conditions of the various mining areas
• 10% - Collate and define rock mass and structural properties suitable for geotechnical domaining and modelling
• 30% - Execute rock mass analysis for life of mine and exploration as required
• 10% - Collate data for consultant's component of studies
• 20% - Draw conclusions and make recommendations, proactively recognize geotechnical risks to projects and the life of mine schedule

Your value and skills

You will hit the ground running with at least 4+ years' post graduate industry experience in an underground hard rock operational mine and experienced with sublevel caving or block cave mining methodology. Along with having a strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills you will also be;

• Highly experienced in conducting geotechnical drilling programs, infrastructure stability, ground support planning and associated caving geo-mechanical studies for underground hard rock mining projects
• Enjoy executing new defined projects and partaking in new study, development and research
• Compliant with company codes of conduct, values and encouraging of others to do the same
• Comfortable with taking on new projects and responsibilities and improving current systems and procedures on site
• Effective in establishing relationships with other leaders across the business and supporting your team
• Skilled in engineering and mining studies which are focused on underground developments, mine infrastructure and material handling systems
• Familiar with Deswik, Datamine and PCBC software systems

The opportunity & why apply

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer either experience in sublevel caving or block cave mining to move their career forward.

• Take on a challenging role that will develop your skills and experience
• Industry leading training to help you grow in your career
• Work with the latest technology and up to date systems
• Relocate to stunning Central NSW town (relocation paid)
• Work from a modern office facility on site - flexible work arrangements and opportunity to WFH a few days per week
• Work a Monday to Friday 9-day fortnight roster and enjoy work life balance
• Move into a role where you'll have autonomy and where you can take ownership
• Exciting leadership opportunity to build relationships with key stakeholders and be involved in a new feasibility study for a large underground mine project
• 10% bonus schemed (based on individual and site performance)
• Medibank healthcare subsidies
• Salary sacrifice mortgages and rent (after 6 months of employment)
• Company life insurance benefits
• Attractive salary package plus bonus schemes

What's next?

Applications are being reviewed immediately to move through to video interview with the Marble Mining Team. Apply now for more information or call Eloise Pullan on 0477 455 399.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Eloise Pullan | epullan@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0477 455 399

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