Geotechnical Engineer

Anglo American; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential options

FIFO (company funded)

Camp options

Job summary

Grosvenor Mine, located in Moranbah, QLD, Australia, is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. Based at Grosvenor Mine, you will drive geotechnical strategy and provide advice to Technical Services, Operations and Compliance on ground conditions.

You will oversee underground geotechnical operations, design ground support, and conduct inspections to ensure alignment with approved designs and standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Geotechnical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Proven underground coal experience within a Geotechnical Engineering role.
• Experience with computer aided mine design programs, geotechnical software, and other business software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain geotechnical oversight of underground operations and audit compliance with corporate standards and approved support designs.
• Design ground support and monitoring systems to support safe and productive mine operations.
• Conduct regular underground inspections to audit installed strata support and strata conditions to confirm effectiveness in accordance with the approved designs.
• Provide strategic advice to Technical Services and Mining Operations on geotechnical issues.
• Advise management and operational staff on geotechnical issues.
• Manage the Strata Defect System and ensure compliance with the Geotechnical Operational Management System.
• Advise and assist engineers with recommendations on geotechnical and hydro-geological issues regarding mine design, planning and operations.
• Understand and comply with safety, health, environment, cost and production objectives and procedures.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Underground coal experience

Geotechnical software

Data analysis

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

Mine design software

Job description

Anglo American Australia

Grosvenor Mine an underground steelmaking coal mine produced its first longwall coal in May 2016 and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south-west of Mackay.

Company Description

Grosvenor Mine an underground steelmaking coal mine produced its first longwall coal in May 2016 and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south-west of Mackay. We are building the team to deliver the next chapter of Grosvenor Mine. With a planned return to longwall production by Q4 2027, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major mine restart and help shape the future of underground mining. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a role in implementing leading-edge technology, automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements that will define how the mine operates for years to come.

Job Description

Grosvenor Mine

Grosvenor Mine has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis, based in Moranbah. This is your opportunity to join a team of passionate and supportive industry leading experts where you can drive your future career.

You will provide strategic advice to the Technical Services, Operations and Compliance departments on geotechnical issues. A high level of strategic thinking, planning and problem solving skills will be instrumental in your success in this role.

• Maintain geotechnical oversight of underground operations and audit compliance with corporate standards and approved support designs.
• Design ground support and monitoring systems to support safe and productive mine operations.
• Conduct regular underground inspections to audit installed strata support and strata conditions to confirm the effectiveness in accordance with the approved support designs.
• Provide strategic advice to the Technical Services and Mining Operations departments on how to maximise the value of the operation.
• Advise management and operational staff on geotechnical issues.
• Manage the Strata Defect System and ensure compliance with the Geotechnical Operational Management System.
• Advise and assist engineers with recommendations on geotechnical and hydro-geological issues regarding mine design, planning and operations.
• Understand and comply with all legislative and company safety, health, environment, cost and production objectives, guidelines, procedures, and requirements relevant to the professional management of ground conditions.
• Provide mentoring and training to personnel with respect to strata support systems.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Geotechnical Engineering or similar discipline
• Proven underground coal experience within a Geotechnical Engineering role
• Experience with computer aided mine design programs, geotechnical software, and other business software
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) would be highly advantageous or willingness to obtain recognition
• Ability to understand functionality of business systems and provide relevant data for business purposes

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent position based at Grosvenor Mine, Moranbah QLD
• Attractive roster on offer
• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Annual Bonus
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Several conveniently timed, daily bus transfers from the airport to camp and onto site
• Relocation Assistance provided

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company and we’re still growing all the time.

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients future-enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for our shareholders, for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How We Are Committed To Your Safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry and continue to invest in new technologies.

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