Open-Pit Geotechnical Engineer — Safe, Impactful Design

Evolution Mining; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; Vor Ort; AUD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation support within Australia

Live-local incentives and allowances

Salary packaging options including nov

Life insurance and income protection

Employee share scheme

Discounted health insurance

Parental leave benefits

Study assistance and ongoing learning

Future opportunities across Australian

Long-life operation and job security

Zusammenfassung

Evolution Mining is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for Mungari Gold Operations in Western Australia. You will deliver safe, cost-effective geotechnical solutions for open pit mining, report to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and work with mining, geology and surveying teams.

Key duties include pit wall mapping, slope stability assessments, de-pressurisation drilling, and integrating geotechnical input into mine design and scheduling.

Qualifikationen

• tertiary qualification in Mining, Geoscience, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on Geomechanics
• Minimum 3 years geotechnical experience in open pit mining
• Familiar with Rocscience Geotechnical software; Leapfrog/Deswik desirable
• Safety systems knowledge and ability to adapt to improved procedures

Aufgaben

• Conduct geotechnical mapping of open pit high walls and core logging of drilling programs
• Perform geotechnical evaluations, risk assessments, and provide sound recommendations
• Monitor and assess geotechnical designs and pit slope stability
• Design and implement de-pressurisation drilling programs as required
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, engineers and operators to optimise outcomes
• Develop and maintain slope monitoring programs and conduct regular inspections
• Deliver ground awareness training to site personnel
• Identify and implement business improvement opportunities

Kenntnisse

Geotechnical analysis

Rock mechanics

Open pit design

Data interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety systems knowledge

Ausbildung

Mining/Civil Engineering/Geoscience with Geomechanics focus

Tools

Rocscience RS2

Leapfrog

Deswik

Jobbeschreibung

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We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?
We're on the lookout for a dynamicOpen Pit - Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at Mungari Gold Operations. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering smart, safe, and cost-effective geotechnical solutions for our open pit operations. From designing functional pit walls to collaborating across teams to unlock the full potential of our Mineral Resources, you'll be at the forefront of driving safety and performance. If you're passionate about geotechnical excellence and thrive in a fast-paced mining environment, we want to hear from you!

The position will be on an 8:6 roster 12-hour days (Residential to Kalgoorlie, or FIFO from Perth only).

• Conduct geotechnical mapping of open pit high walls and core logging of drilling programs
• Perform geotechnical evaluations, risk assessments, and provide sound recommendations
• Monitor and assess geotechnical designs and pit slope stability
• Design and implement de-pressurisation drilling programs (as required)
• Ensure blast designs align with geotechnical domains and recommendations
• Investigate geotechnical occurrences and deliver actionable insights
• Provide geotechnical input into mine design and scheduling
• Develop and maintain slope monitoring programs and conduct regular inspections
• Deliver ground awareness training to site personnel
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, engineers, and operators to optimise outcomes
• Propose safe, cost-effective mining plans to key stakeholders
• Identify and implement business improvement opportunities
• Conduct regular audits and reviews, ensuring documentation is up to date

Why Mungari Operations?

Mungari is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio, with a mine life to at least 2038. It’s operationally diverse, with opportunities to work on the surface or underground and a great team of people who care. Our recent expansion of the processing plant has more than doubled processing capacity from 2 million to 4.2 million tonnes per year. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers.

The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support within Australia
• Competitive live-local incentives and allowances
• Salary packaging options including novated car leasing and remote area living benefits
• Life insurance and income protection
• Employee share scheme
• Discounted health insurance
• Attractive parental leave benefits
• Recognition and referral bonus programs
• Study assistance and ongoing professional development
• Future career opportunities across our Australian and Canadian operations
• Long-life operation offering genuine job security

Does this sound like you?

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for safety and innovation?

Join our team and make a real impact by driving safe, sustainable, and effective outcomes.

We're looking for a dynamic professional who thrives on collaboration, communicates with clarity, and brings a hands-on, data-driven approach to geotechnical excellence.

You will have a tertiary qualification in Mining, Geoscience, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on Geomechanics, and have the following experience.

• Minimum 3 years’ geotechnical experience in an open pit mining environment
• Experience in Operations, Technical Services or Project Management
• Working understanding of safety systems, geotechnical design and controls, for Open Pit operations
• Familiar with Rocscience Geotechnical software.
• Experience with Leapfrog and or Deswik desirable
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.