Fantastic opportunity to step into a senior level role with a Global Operator
A lead role within an owners team of a global Mining house - Expatriate Salary
About our Client
This organisation is a global leader in the global resources market and has a lengthy track record in delivering high profile resources projects across the globe. With a multiple projects now in the process of being undertaken, this owners team is now looking to ramp up its Geotechnical engineering capability and now seeks the services of an accomplished Geotechnical Engineer for a high profile Mining operations expansion project.
Job Description
The Principal Geotechnical Engineer will play an important role within the Technical Services team. Key responsibilities will comprise of:
Overall management of Geotechnical function on site;
Collecting, analysing and evaluating geotechnical data and relevant micro seismic activity;
Liaising with the geology and mining engineering teams to provide technical support and ensure accurate planning throughout the mine site;
Ensuring underground/pit wall stability and quality control of support measures through the supervision of ground control, quality and testing programs;
Refining stope designs and extraction sequences to optimise mine longevity and ore recovery;
Leading and mentoring a team of geotechnical engineers.
This role will operate on a 4/2 FIFO roster from the East Coast.
The Successful Applicant
Degree qualifications in Geology / Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline;
Several years experience on an operational mine site;
Knowledge of geotechnical analysis and 3D modeling software;
What's on Offer
Lead role on major resources development & enhancement project
Market leading Expatriate salary package
The ability to develop and drive your own team
