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Reporting to the Mining Technical Services Superintendent, this role will provide support to our already established team with the review and assessment of ground conditions, deliver recommendations on excavation methodology and the appropriate levels of ground stabilisation to ensure a safe and efficient mining environment. This is a permanent full-time role which operates on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise a team of Geotechnical Engineers to ensure production related Pit Geotechnical duties are executed in a safe, efficient and timely manner
Provide leadership, through coaching, mentoring, and support for professional development activities, to members of the Geotechnical team
Oversee the co-ordination and execution of the PLS Ground Control Management Plan to ensure the identification and management of geotechnical hazards
Design, implement and monitor Geotechnical systems, processes and outcomes to ensure that they support an acceptable risk profile for the business
Providing input to drill and blast design to ensure wall control compliance
Provide input into Geotechnical assessment of open pit and dump designs
Provide geotechnical information to and liaise with other mining and geology personnel to ensure optimal extraction of the ore while conforming with legislated geotechnical requirements
Manage the collection, analysis and reporting of structural pit data and recommend changes where necessary
Requirements:
5 years’ experience within a Geotechnical role
Relevant tertiary degree in Geotechnical Engineering or similar
MS Office
WA C class driver’s license
5 years mining industry experience
Ability to utilise Surpac/Vulcan and other geotechnical software (RocScience)
Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
Strong commitment to safety and the environment
What we offer:
18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Health and wellbeing allowance
Quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
PLS employee share scheme
Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks