Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Mine Risk & Design Lead FIFO

Peabody; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Novated leasing options

Onsite gym facilities

Job summary

Peabody is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Technical Services team at Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture (CMJV). You will lead on-site geotechnical activities, mentor the Geotechnical Engineer, and provide strategic advice to support safe and efficient mining operations.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight with FIFO from Brisbane or DIDO options and potential residential relocation to Moranbah.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Geomechanics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in open cut mining geotechnical engineering.
• Significant experience in senior technical or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical risk management, slope stability and monitoring systems.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering professionals.
• Proficiency in Rocscience software, including Slide and Rockfall analysis.
• Experience using Maptek's Vulcan and PointStudio.
• Sound understanding of relevant mining legislation, standards and industry best practice.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• S1, S2 and S3 competencies

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical risk management and compliance activities.
• Oversee geotechnical monitoring systems, including radar, survey, prism and piezometer monitoring.
• Conduct and review advanced geotechnical assessments including slope stability, rockfall modelling and failure mode analysis.
• Lead investigations into geotechnical events and provide recommendations for corrective actions and risk mitigation.
• Ensure mine designs align with geotechnical recommendations, engineering principles and operational requirements.
• Mentor and support the Geotechnical Engineer, fostering technical capability and professional development.
• Provide strategic geotechnical advice to support short, medium and long-term mine planning activities.

Skills

Risk management

Slope stability

Monitoring systems

Mentoring

Communication

Report writing

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Geomechanics / Civil Engineering related discipline

Tools

Rocscience Slide

Rocscience Rockfall

Maptek Vulcan

Maptek PointStudio

Job description

Peabody is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Technical Services team at Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture (CMJV). You will lead on-site geotechnical activities, mentor the Geotechnical Engineer, and provide strategic advice to support safe and efficient mining operations.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight with FIFO from Brisbane or DIDO options and potential residential relocation to Moranbah.