Geotechnical Lead for Global Mining Excellence

Perenti Group; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Annual incentive opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development andLeadership

Exposure to complex mining projects

Opportunities to influence technical策略

Job summary

Orelogy, part of the Perenti Group, seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead technical governance and expert geotechnical consulting across Australia, Africa, and North America. Based in Perth, you will mentor engineers, influence design, and support both underground and open-pit mining operations.

You will engage with clients, lead reviews, and drive geotechnical strategies to improve safety, stability, and operational efficiency while travelling to sites in Australia and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide principal-level geotechnical engineering support across underground and open-pit mining operations and projects.
• Lead technical reviews, governance activities, and assurance programs for clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct geotechnical audits, risk assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Review GCMPs, TARPs, and support standards.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Ground control

Slope stability

Underground excavation design

Geotechnical risk management

Rocscience Suite

FLAC

Map3D

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Rocscience Suite

FLAC

Map3D

Job description

Orelogy, part of the Perenti Group, seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead technical governance and expert geotechnical consulting across Australia, Africa, and North America. Based in Perth, you will mentor engineers, influence design, and support both underground and open-pit mining operations.

You will engage with clients, lead reviews, and drive geotechnical strategies to improve safety, stability, and operational efficiency while travelling to sites in Australia and internationally.