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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

29Metals -
Perth WA

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Job Details

Full-time
9 days ago

Qualifications

Driver Licence
Manual Driver Licence
Data collection

Full Job Description

Long-term employment potential at a long-life mine (10+ years)
Varied work across developing and mature mines, shallow to deep
8:6 roster, FIFO from Perth or Geraldton, 1-hour travel time to site

What This Role Offers

Autonomy to explore and implement new technologies to drive efficiency and manage risk.
Work across mines at various stage of life, from startup to expansion to remnant.
Exposure to diverse mining conditions - from shallow to deep (up to 1.8 km).
Use your existing geotechnical experience to assist safely deliver the short-term plan whilst shaping the mine design for the future.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Principal Geotechnical Engineer and work on an 8:6 roster.

Your focus will be on applying geotechnical standards to support safe and efficient mining operations, ensuring ground control, safety, and production requirements are balanced.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Leading the development and continuous improvement of geotechnical standards, systems, and the Ground Control Management Plan.
Working with other disciplines collaboratively on mine design; providing geotechnical input into design and sequencing, ground support and risk management.
Conducting geotechnical analysis and stope reviews using empirical, numerical, and classification methods.
Monitoring ground conditions, support systems, and seismic activity to manage geotechnical risks.
Performing risk assessments, inspections, and backfill reviews, with clear guidance on corrective actions.
Mentoring and leading the Geotechnical team, promoting safety, and leading incident investigations as required.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in similar roles within open pit and underground environments, including the ability to successfully lead high-performing teams.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of underground mining methods, seismicity, ground support, and backfill systems.
Proven ability to identify, analyse, and resolve rock mechanics issues.
Experience in geotechnical data collection and processing.
Technical design expertise with stopes, pillars, and ground support.
Proficiency in mine design and geotechnical software.
Current C-class manual driver’s licence.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

Next Steps

Empower your future with us - apply now.

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.

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