Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Site-based geotechnical engineer supporting safe and efficient open-cut coal mining operations in Queensland's Bowen Basin.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical engineer (mining)
Builds
Mine designs, stability assessments, hazard reports, and monitoring systems for operational teams.
Domain
Mining (coal) / Geotechnical engineering
Required skills
Geotechnical risk assessment, slope design (soil/spoil/rock), stability analysis, technical reporting, data management, instrumentation monitoring
Preferred skills
Coal measure lithology knowledge, RPEQ status, Vulcan/Deswik software, Rocscience software, geotechnical monitoring equipment (radars/inclinometers/piezometers)
Technologies
Vulcan, Deswik, Rocscience
Responsibilities
Identify and manage geotechnical risks across mine design and operations; conduct stability assessments and develop designs; provide specialist advice to operational and planning teams; undertake inspections and monitoring; prepare hazard reports and determine instrumentation requirements; support slope design; maintain geotechnical data and reports; ensure compliance with Queensland mining safety legislation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC