Geotechnical Superintendent
Core
Lead the site geotechnical engineering team to manage ground control, stability, and seismic risks in an underground hard rock gold mine.
Role type
Senior Geotechnical Superintendent (Underground Mining)
Builds
Safe and efficient ore extraction schedules and ground support systems for the Bellevue gold mine
Domain
Mining (Gold) / Geotechnical Engineering
Required skills
Geotechnical engineering degree, mechanised underground hard rock mining experience, statutory supervisor certification, numerical modelling, seismic system operation, contractor management, regulatory compliance (WHS Act/Regulations)
Preferred skills
mXrap proficiency, Deswik proficiency
Technologies
Map3D, RocScience suite, seismic packages, mXrap, Deswik
Responsibilities
Lead and build the geotechnical engineering team; oversee collaboration with Planning, Production, and Geology; update Ground Control Management Plan and Ground Support Standards; provide geotechnical input to mine designs and schedules; conduct numerical modelling for stability and seismic potential; monitor geotechnical controls via inspections and convergence monitoring; manage seismic system operations; engage external consultants; conduct in-field safety interactions and risk assessments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC