Geotechnical Technician

Everi Pty; Greenbushes; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible working environment

Income protection insurance

Salary sacrifice for housing

Job summary

Talison Lithium's Greenbushes operation is seeking a on-site Geotechnical Support Technician to assist the Geotechnical Engineering team in safely executing activities and maintaining monitoring systems on site in Greenbushes, WA.

The successful candidate will perform data entry, deploy slope monitoring infrastructure and assist with field investigations, with DIDO camp options and a strong focus on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude to inspect and troubleshoot monitoring systems.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and data entry.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Strong time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of geotechnical monitoring equipment and power systems.
• Complete geotechnical data entry and maintain monitoring databases and field records.
• Maintain geotechnical consumables, equipment, storage areas and inventory to ensure operational readiness.
• Installation or deployment of slope monitoring infrastructure.
• Geotechnical data collection, including assisting with pit wall mapping, structural mapping, drill core logging and field investigations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Tools

Geotechnical monitoring systems

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, this role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in the Geotechnical field, providing operational support to the Geotechnical Engineering team, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of geotechnical activities within the open pit mine.

Based on-site in Greenbushes, this position includes the option for Drive-in, Drive-out (DIDO) candidates to reside at our newly established camp. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team and play a key role in enhancing performance at one of the world's largest lithium operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform routine inspections, basic maintenance and troubleshooting of geotechnical monitoring equipment and associated power systems, including slope radar systems;


• Complete geotechnical data entry and maintain monitoring databases and field records;


• Maintain geotechnical consumables, equipment, storage areas and inventory to ensure operational readiness;


• Installation or deployment of slope monitoring infrastructure; and


• Geotechnical data collection, including assisting the Geotechnical Engineer / Geologist with pit wall mapping, structural mapping, drill core logging and field investigations.

About the Employer

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world's leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

About the Candidate

Basic mechanical aptitude, including the ability to inspect, maintain and troubleshoot geotechnical monitoring systems and associated power systems;

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, simple database management and accurate data entry;

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks; and

Effective time management skills.

Work Environment

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave


• Life insurance


• Salary packaging, Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:


• flexible working environment;


• income protection insurance;


• life Insurance for company superannuation employees;


• competitive parental leave policy;


• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and


• participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.