Geotechnical Engineer: FIFO to WA Gold Belt

Catalyst Metals; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Perth

Long-term site camp

Gym and recreation facilities

Family-friendly roster

Job summary

Catalyst Metals is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to provide hands-on geotechnical support across underground and open pit operations in Central Western Australia. You will work with the mining team to ensure safe, efficient and sustainable production and contribute to the Plutonic Gold Belt development.

The role involves design input, ground support, seismic analysis, and numerical modelling while staying aligned with WA safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Current C Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
• Relevant experience in the mining industry.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office and Deswik essential.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.
• Familiar with Dips & Unwedge Geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical support across underground and open pit operations.
• Contribute to mine design, scheduling and ground control plans.
• Design and monitor ground support; assess performance and risk.
• Investigate geotechnical occurrences and make recommendations.
• Carry out geotechnical evaluations and risk assessments.
• Conduct geotechnical core logging for drill programs.
• Support seismic data processing, analysis and reporting.
• Review and update the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP).
• Deliver ground awareness training to site personnel.
• Perform Geotechnical Numerical Modelling as required.
• Ensure compliance with WA WHS Act 2020 and Mines Regulations 2022.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Seismic data analysis

Ground control design

Numerical modelling

Geotechnical core logging

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Dips

Unwedge

Job description

Catalyst Metals is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to provide hands-on geotechnical support across underground and open pit operations in Central Western Australia. You will work with the mining team to ensure safe, efficient and sustainable production and contribute to the Plutonic Gold Belt development.

The role involves design input, ground support, seismic analysis, and numerical modelling while staying aligned with WA safety regulations.