Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Endurance Mining; Shire Of Meekatharra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short term incentive program

Novated leasing

Salary packaging options

Employee assistance program

Camp facilities and gym

Job summary

Endurance Mining seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for Abra Mine Site in WA. You will lead the safe expansion of underground infrastructure, applying rock mechanics and geotechnical expertise to ensure stability, compliance, and high performance.

The role requires 5+ years in underground geotechnical engineering, proficiency with long-hole stoping and cemented paste, and familiarity with WA Mining Act and related regulations. FIFO/7/7 roster applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level geotechnical degree with aGeotechnical specialization.
• 5+ years in underground geotechnical engineering within mining.
• Experience with long hole open stoping and cemented paste.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical support for underground operations and design reviews.
• Lead ground control reviews and sign-off for extraction plans.
• Collaborate with external consultants and internal teams to improve safety and performance.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Underground mining

Ground control

Leadership

Education

Geotechnical engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Dips

UnWedge

Job description

Lead ground control at Abra Mine.

Endurance Mining, with a dynamic new leadership team and fresh vision for commercial success, is positioned for growth and ready to unlock the full potential of our precious metals portfolio.

Endurance's Abra Mine is located approximately 220km north of Meekatharra, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The underground mine represents one of the world's cleanest and largest lead-silver projects.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mining team at Abra Mine Site. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will lead the safe expansion of our underground mine infrastructure, applying your rock mechanics and geotechnical expertise to keep our operations stable, compliant and performing at a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical support to mining operations, including data collection, program planning, execution and ground stability design review
• Ensure geotechnical design requirements are addressed at extraction plan, stope note and development design sign-off stages
• Support the Underground Manager in implementing Ground Control Management Plans/PMHMP documents
• Lead ground support audits, QAQC monitoring and geotechnical data interpretation from underground mapping and core logging
• Consult with external geotechnical advisors on modelling, reviews and management plans, and drive continuous improvement across safety and mining performance

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' hands-on experience in geotechnical engineering within an underground mining environment
• Experience with long hole open stoping and cemented paste
• Strong understanding of the WA Mining Act, Regulations and WHS Act
• Familiarity with mining software such as Deswik, Dips and Unwedge
• Proven ability to thrive and lead in a diverse, fast-paced operational environment

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering or Science with a Geotechnical specialisation
• Current 'C' Class Western Australian driver's licence
• 5+ years' relevant industry experience in underground mining geotechnical engineering

Who You Are

You bring depth of experience and sound judgement to ground control, and you're comfortable owning design sign-off and liaising directly with external consultants. You communicate clearly, mentor others naturally, and take real pride in keeping our underground operations safe and well-engineered.

What We Offer

• Full-time position based at Abra Mine Site
• Genuine opportunity to shape our ground control strategy as the mine grows
• Be part of a business positioning itself as Australia's largest silver - lead producer
• FIFO 7/7 roster ex Perth or DIDO ex Meekatharra and surrounds
• Competitive, market related remuneration, based on experience
• Inclusion in our generous Short Term Incentive Program
• Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging Options
• Comprehensive EAP Partner
• Great camp, with sports court and a fully equipped gym
• Work alongside a collaborative inclusive team
• Stability with a solid mine life

Why Work for Endurance Now?

This is an exciting time to join Endurance Mining. With our renewed focus and strengthened leadership team, we're building something special at the Abra Mine. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact as we grow and develop one of the world's premier lead-silver projects.

At Endurance, our people are our focus. We're not just another mine site - we're building a workplace where you can develop your career and reach your full potential.

About Endurance Mining

Our Vision: An emerging silver focused, multi asset metals miner, renowned for endurance.

Our Purpose: To shape a prosperous future, today.

Our Values (I ACT): - Integrity - Accountability - Care - Teamwork

At Endurance Mining, we are committed to operating with the highest standards of integrity, taking accountability for our actions, caring for our people and environment, and fostering a strong culture of teamwork across all our operations.

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