Geotechnical Superintendent – Underground Mining Leader

GOLD FIELDS; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

$10K employee referral bonus

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Gold Fields seeks a senior Geotechnical Engineer to coordinate geotechnical strategies for the Granny Smith underground operation in Western Australia. You will guide ground control, paste fill design and risk management to support safe, productive mining.

Reporting to the Unit Manager: Technical Services, you will mentor geotechnical engineers, collaborate with the operations team, and drive continuous improvement to maximise value for the business.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology with post graduate qualifications in Geomechanics.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, with senior level experience on operating mine sites.
• Experience in underground mechanised open stoping with paste fill.
• Detailed working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act, 2020 and Mines Regulations.
• Ability to use Deswik, Rocscience suite with 3D modelling (RS3).
• Experience in project/cost/contractor management.
• Frontline management training and leadership experience.
• Valid manual driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Enable, co-ordinate and facilitate geotechnical strategies to optimise productivity, reliability, and profitability of the operation.
• Identify and manage geotechnical risks with adequate controls across short, medium, and long-term plans and projects.
• Review monitoring systems and recommend improvements for ground control as depth increases; consult geotechnical experts as appropriate.
• Lead the design and scheduling of paste fill activities to support underground voids with safety controls.
• Oversee collection and analysis of geotechnical data and events for ground control issues.
• Contribute to high-quality geotechnical feasibility contributions including design parameters and mine design and sequence.
• Mentor and develop geotechnical engineers and manage succession planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on specialist work or studies.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Geology

3D modelling

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in Geomechanics

Tools

Deswik

RocScience

RS3

Job description

Gold Fields seeks a senior Geotechnical Engineer to coordinate geotechnical strategies for the Granny Smith underground operation in Western Australia. You will guide ground control, paste fill design and risk management to support safe, productive mining.

Reporting to the Unit Manager: Technical Services, you will mentor geotechnical engineers, collaborate with the operations team, and drive continuous improvement to maximise value for the business.