Our Client- Is a rapidly growing mining and metals company currently operating two mines and developing five projects worldwide. Their aim is to become a globally diversified mining and metals company.
They are a listed Mining Company operating in Australia, Europe, Africa & South America.
Job Description- (including, but not limited to)
- Developing and implementing standards and procedures as well as monitoring regimes in respect to slope and ground control monitoring.
- Provide a strong contribution to maintaining and improving the site safety, health and environment culture, inclusive of - advocating EHS specific training, compliance, awareness and participation.
- Supervision and training of junior geotechnical geologists and other technical staff in the geotechnical aspects of; pit mapping, core orientation, core logging, data input and data analysis and ground control monitoring.
- Provide input into all aspects of open pit design and operation impacting on pit stability, inclusive of - drill and blast practices, pit design, mining practices, dewatering and depressurization requirements.
- Conduct pit wall geotechnical stability & safety analyses, inclusive of pro-active and reactive (post-failure) reviews and investigations.
- Ensure geotechnical test work/samples are conducted, analysed and that data is incorporated into geotechnical designs.
- Maintain on-going geological and geotechnical mapping across all active pits and dewatering decline as a high priority task.
Candidate Requirements - (including, but not limited to)
- The successful Geotechnical Engineer will have tertiary qualifications in Geology accompanied with demonstrated geotechnical experience.
- Previous experience with geotechnical software systems and advanced studies in rock mechanics are preferred.
- She/he will provide geotechnical support and input into mine design, new open-pit and dewatering decline development studies, open pit cutback redesigns and existing pit wall stability assessments.
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Geotechnical Engineer.
- Must be eligible for registration as a professional person by an accredited institute.
EarthStream is a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world.
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