Geotechnical Engineer – Underground Mining (FIFO/DIDO)

MMG; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

On-site accommodation

Career development

Job summary

MMG Dugald River mine in Queensland is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to drive ground control, deliver expert geotechnical analysis and support safe, efficient underground operations in challenging environments.

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will apply geotechnical principles to planning, monitor rock mass behavior, design ground support, and collaborate with stakeholders across the mining team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil, Geotechnical and/or Mining Engineering or Geology is preferred.
• Strong safety culture and experience in underground hard rock mining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical services to enhance safety and optimize production, including seismic monitoring and drill design reviews.
• Conduct underground inspections, produce ground control designs, and assess stope designs for planning.
• Develop monitoring systems for rock mass deformation and QA/QC measures.
• Manage long-term monitoring and rehabilitation programs for critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with researchers and collect/analyze geotechnical data for operations.

Skills

Safety first

Underground mining experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Software: Deswik

Software: Rocscience

Software: RS3

Software: IMS

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Mining Engineering or Geology degree

Tools

Deswik

Rocscience

RS3

IMS

Job description

MMG Dugald River mine in Queensland is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to drive ground control, deliver expert geotechnical analysis and support safe, efficient underground operations in challenging environments.

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will apply geotechnical principles to planning, monitor rock mass behavior, design ground support, and collaborate with stakeholders across the mining team.