Underground Coal Geotechnical Engineer - Risk & Monitoring

Argo Natural Resources; Moranbah; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Income protection

FIFO and DIDO options

Residential options available

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a geotechnical engineer to support underground coal operations in Queensland's Bowen Basin. You will oversee geotechnical risk management, lead investigations, and collaborate with geology, mining and operations teams to improve safety and efficiency on site.

Responsibilities include design and review of ground conditions, monitoring programs, hazard identification, and reporting to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering within underground coal mining operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading geotechnical investigations and providing interpretation.
• Risk management experience.
• Experience in selecting and collaborating with expert consultants.
• RPEQ qualification or intent to obtain is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and management of risks related to geotechnical hazards.
• Perform geotechnical assessment, design and review work including mapping and sampling.
• Develop and implement geotechnical monitoring programs.
• Collaborate with geology, mining, and operational teams.
• Conduct regular inspections of high-risk areas and recommend remedial measures.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports and present findings to management.
• Develop Strata Support plans grounded in best practice Geotechnical design.
• Review and audit mine operations in line with Strata Trigger action response plans.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Risk management

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical/civil engineering

RPEQ (desirable)

Job description

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a geotechnical engineer to support underground coal operations in Queensland's Bowen Basin. You will oversee geotechnical risk management, lead investigations, and collaborate with geology, mining and operations teams to improve safety and efficiency on site.

Responsibilities include design and review of ground conditions, monitoring programs, hazard identification, and reporting to management.