Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Ground Control & Mine Design

29Metals; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

29Metals is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for the Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. You will lead geotechnical standards development, support safe mining operations, and work with multi-disciplinary teams on design and sequencing to balance safety and production.

The role emphasizes ground control, seismic monitoring, risk management, and team leadership, with a focus on open pit and underground contexts across varied life cycles.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, seismicity, ground support, and backfill systems.
• Proven ability to identify, analyse, and resolve rock mechanics issues.
• Experience in geotechnical data collection and processing.
• Technical design expertise with stopes, pillars, and ground support.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of geotechnical standards and the Ground Control Management Plan.
• Work with design teams on mine design, ground support, and sequencing.
• Conduct geotechnical analyses using empirical, numerical, and classification methods.
• Monitor ground conditions, support systems and seismic activity to manage risks.
• Perform risk assessments, inspections, and backfill reviews with corrective actions.
• Mentor and lead the Geotechnical team and participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Rock mechanics

Leadership

Team mentoring

Mine design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Seismic data analysis tools

Job description

29Metals is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for the Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. You will lead geotechnical standards development, support safe mining operations, and work with multi-disciplinary teams on design and sequencing to balance safety and production.

The role emphasizes ground control, seismic monitoring, risk management, and team leadership, with a focus on open pit and underground contexts across varied life cycles.