Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Carrapateena - 8/6 Fifo

Bhp; South Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee share plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

BHP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for Carrapateena, a large underground copper-gold operation in South Australia. The role leads a team of engineers to deliver geotechnical design, data interpretation and hazard management on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide.

Experience in sub-level or block caving is highly regarded, with responsibilities spanning GCMP, QAQC, databases and stakeholder collaboration to support growth projects and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Underground hard rock geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience with sub-level or block caving is highly regarded.
• Ability to deliver safe geotechnical practices and lead a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead GCMP data collection, ground support design, rock mass monitoring and QAQC.
• Update geotechnical management plans (Ground Control, Seismic, Caving, QAQC).
• Analyze and interpret geotechnical data for input into mine design.
• Manage geotechnical databases.
• Mentor graduates, junior engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on value-add projects.
• Communicate geotechnical hazards to stakeholders.
• Support growth projects for upcoming block cave (e.g., Hydrofrac, monitoring installation).

Skills

Underground geotech engineering

Team leadership

Safety-focused

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical/mining/civil engineering or earth sciences

Tools

IMS suite

mXrap

Rocscience

Leapfrog Geo

Deswik

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Carrapateena - 8/6 FIFO BHP•Adelaide, SA, AU

Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Carrapateena - 8/6 FIFO

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide. Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.

For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

About Copper SA Operations at BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide. Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.

For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

About Carrapateena

Carrapateena is a large, modern underground copper-gold operation and one of South Australia's most significant mining developments in the past decade. Located approximately 160km north of Port Augusta on the traditional lands of the Kokatha people. Carrapateena combines cutting-edge mining methods with a strong focus on safety, innovation and performance.

With an expected mine life of more than 20 years and ongoing investment to expand production, including the transition to large-scale block cave mining, Carrapateena offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in a future-focused operation.

Designed with automation, digital systems and efficiency at its core, the site provides exposure to advanced underground mining and evolving technologies, supporting safer, smarter and more connected ways of working.

About the Role

The Carrapateena Mine Technical Services Team is accountable for delivering value at the Asset in the short, medium and long term, against the needs of all stakeholders.

With an immediate and core focus on delivery production outcomes, they have a secondary focus on leading the expansion of the mine by transitioning from a Sub Level Cave to a Block Cave - this will extend the Carrapateena mine life beyond 2039.

At Carrapateena, we create a safe to fail environment where leaders support, trust and empower individuals to test our own thinking and question the status quo.

Our goal is to deliver each business plan and project milestone safely and on time with value creation at the heart of how we operate.

This role is based at Carrapateena on a FIFO 8 days on / 6 days off roster.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for leading a team of engineers to execute:

• All requirements of the ground control management plan (GCMP) including data collection, tactical ground support design, rock mass monitoring & QAQC
• Ensuring adherence, and regular review and updates to geotechnical management plans (Ground Control, Seismic, Caving, QAQC, etc)
• Analysis and interpretation of geotechnical data for input into short, medium and long term mine design (geometry and sequence)
• Management of geotechnical databases
• Internal auditing of geotechnical practices ensuring consistency with regulatory frameworks and BHP Copper SA strategy
• High priority geotechnical tasks including, but not limited to: cave, seismic, ground control, and inrush risk management
• Ongoing mentoring, coaching and guidance to graduates, junior engineers, and technicians
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive value add projects
• Consistent communications to key stakeholders with respect to geotechnical hazard management
• Providing operational geotechnical support for growth projects associated with the upcoming block cave, e.g. Hydrofrac, BC monitoring installation

About You

• Solid, demonstrated experience in underground hard rock Geotechnical Engineering
• Sub-level caving and/or block caving experience will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and drive safe geotechnical practices
• Experience managing a team of technical professionals
• Experience using geotechnical and geological software (IMS suite, mXrap, Rocscience suite, Leapfrog Geo, Deswik)
• Undergraduate qualifications in either geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, civil engineering or earth sciences (geology, geophysics)

Life at Carrapateena

Our modern on-site village, Tjungu Village, is designed to support comfort, connection and wellbeing, with:

• A fully equipped gym with over 25 stations, group fitness classes, and new wellness facilities including reformer pilates in development
• Social and recreational spaces including the Pernatty Pub, mini golf, and a golf simulator
• High-quality dining at the Dry Mess, known for its variety and standout meals
• Modern, spacious accommodation with in-room entertainment and streaming capabilities
• Scenic surroundings and unique site views, including iconic sunrises over the operation

And so much more!

Why You'll Love Working Here

At BHP, you'll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best; on site and at home. That's why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance:

• Grow your career your way, with opportunities to develop and move across BHP
• Be rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses and our BHP employee share plan
• Work in an inclusive team where people support each other every day
• Enjoy flexibility and family-friendly options that help you balance work and life
• Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
• Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail]