Geotechnical Engineer New

Glencore International AG; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% Superannuation

Roster 15 days on/13 days off

Career development opportunities

Salary sacrificing benefits

Discounts with health insurance and Gl

Glencore Rewards

Job summary

Glencore's McArthur River Mine (MRM) invites a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mine Technical Services team in a permanent role, developing and delivering geotechnical plans and designs in line with the Ground Control Management Plan.

You will engage with multiple stakeholders, apply your geotechnical expertise to assess hazards, model ground conditions, and support safe, economical mine planning at the Gulf of Carpentaria site.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar geotechnical role in large open pit mining.
• Knowledge of ground control management and geotechnical design principles.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake geotechnical designs, assessments, monitoring and QA/QC for open pit operations.
• Identify hazards and recommend safety controls per GCMP.
• Engage stakeholders to deliver mine plan safely and efficiently.
• Develop safe work practices for slopes.
• Contribute to standards and procedures for slope monitoring and mine infrastructure.
• Conduct geotechnical inspections of pits, dumps and stockpiles to ensure compliance.
• Advise stakeholders on geotechnical issues in mine design and operations.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Modeling software

Communication & reporting

Open pit mining experience

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (geotechnical)

Tools

Vulcan

Rocscience suite

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer

Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, MRM produces and processes zinc, lead, and silver from our open-cut mine. Our products are then transported to the Bing Bong loading facility and shipped worldwide, used in everyday products across mobility, infrastructure, and communications.

MRM’s Perks and Benefits:

• Generous Superannuation: Enjoy 13% superannuation to secure your future.
• Work-Life Balance: 15 days on/ 13 days off roster.
• Career Growth: Access excellent career development opportunities.
• Financial Flexibility: Salary sacrificing benefits for vehicles and other services.
• Exclusive Discounts: Discounts with health insurance providers and Glencore Rewards for online and in-store savings.

About the role

At MRM, we’re looking for aGeotechnical Engineerto join our Mine Technical Services team in a permanent role to help develop and deliver accurate geotechnical plans and operational designs in accordance with the Ground Control Management Plan.

Apply what you know to engage with a number of stakeholders throughout the business to achieve various targets and support the Mine Standard. Your responsibilities will include, however are not limited to;

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking mine geotechnical designs & assessments, monitoring, analysis, modelling, as well as QA/QC for the open cut operation with consideration to historic underground workings.
• Identifying geotechnical hazards and recommending remedial measures or safety controls in accordance with industry best practice and the site GCMP
• Engaging with stakeholders to deliver the mine plan safely, economically and efficiently.
• Developing safe work practices for work on or around slopes
• Contributing to & implementing standards & procedures in respect slope / ground monitoring / control and mine infrastructure;
• Conducting geotechnical inspections of pits, dumps & stockpiles to ensure compliance to national legislation and meet the sites requirements.
• Advise & assist stakeholders with recommendations on geotechnical issues regarding mine design/planning & operations as requested.

Successful Applicants Will Have

• Demonstrated knowledge of large open pit mining operations that includes a minimum of two years’ experience working in a similar role. Understanding of anisotropic deposits is favourable.
• Knowledge of industry standard modelling and mine design systems is required, in particular Vulcan and Rocscience suite;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering majoring in geotechnical engineering, or similar relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Veterans, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

At MRM, we are 'Territory first' and prioritize applications from Territorians or those ready to relocate.

Current Glencore employees interested in this role are encouraged to discuss their application with their supervisor or manager before an interview.

For more information email [e-mail].

Note: We may conduct interviews and make hires before the advertising period ends.