Lead Geotechnical Engineer - Prominent Hill - 8/6
Core
Lead a team of engineers to deliver geotechnical engineering services supporting underground mining operations at Prominent Hill copper-gold mine.
Role type
Lead Geotechnical Engineer (Underground Mining)
Builds
Geotechnical management plans, ground support designs, risk assessments, and technical reports for safe underground mining.
Domain
Mining (Copper-Gold) / Geotechnical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (mining operations)
Required skills
Geotechnical engineering, underground mining operations, team leadership, project management, rock mass characterisation, numerical modelling, geotechnical instrumentation, stakeholder engagement, technical reporting
Preferred skills
IMS Suite, mXrap, Rocscience Suite, Leapfrog Geo, Deswik, open pit geotechnical experience
Technologies
IMS Suite, mXrap, Rocscience Suite, Leapfrog Geo, Deswik
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) requirements including data collection and ground support design; Ensure geotechnical management plans remain current and compliant; Manage geotechnical databases and ensure data integrity; Conduct internal audits of geotechnical practices; Oversee geotechnical risk assessments and Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs); Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers; Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver geotechnical projects; Lead underground geotechnical projects against safety, schedule, and budget objectives; Provide technical input into stope design and ground support assessments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership