Underground Geotechnical Engineer

Xenco Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Xenco Services is seeking an Underground Geotechnical Engineer to join our team on a rotating assignment in Canada, delivering practical ground support designs and geotechnical input to mine planning.

You will work with Rocscience RS2/RS3/Unwedge and Map3D, perform rock mass classification, monitoring, and collaboration with operations and geology teams to keep the mine safe and productive.

A 2–3 year track record in underground hard-rock or metals mining is preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2–3 years' geotechnical experience within underground hard-rock or metals mining operations.
• Practical experience in ground support design, rock mass classification (e.g. Q, RMR) and stability analysis.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as Rocscience (RS2, RS3, Unwedge), Map3D or similar.
• Strong technical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• A flexible approach and willingness to work on a rotational roster in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Designing and reviewing ground support for development and stoping areas.
• Undertaking underground geotechnical mapping, inspections and rock mass characterisation.
• Assessing stope and excavation stability, including dilution and sequencing considerations.
• Contributing to and maintaining the site Ground Control Management Plan.
• Monitoring ground conditions and instrumentation, including seismic monitoring where applicable.
• Providing geotechnical input to mine design and short- and long-term planning.
• Investigating ground control incidents and recommending corrective actions.
• Working closely with operations, planning and geology teams to communicate ground conditions and risks.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Ground support design

Rock mass classification

RS2/RS3/Unwedge

Map3D

Underground mining experience

Communication

Rotational roster

Education

Geotechnical Engineering / Mining Eng / Engineering Geology degree

Tools

Rocscience RS2/RS3/Unwedge

Map3D

Job description

About Xenco

Xenco is a specialist provider of operational, technical and advisory services to the resources sector. We partner with mining and industrial clients to deliver practical outcomes across operations, maintenance, engineering and project functions.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Underground Geotechnical Engineers to join Xenco as consultants, supporting a mining client in Canada. This opportunity offers the chance to work within an established underground metals mining operation on a rotational basis, gaining valuable international experience while applying your geotechnical expertise to keep the mine safe and productive.

The Role

Working as part of the site technical services team, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and reviewing ground support for development and stoping areas.
• Undertaking underground geotechnical mapping, inspections and rock mass characterisation.
• Assessing stope and excavation stability, including dilution and sequencing considerations.
• Contributing to and maintaining the site Ground Control Management Plan.
• Monitoring ground conditions and instrumentation, including seismic monitoring where applicable.
• Providing geotechnical input to mine design and short- and long-term planning.
• Investigating ground control incidents and recommending corrective actions.
• Working closely with operations, planning and geology teams to communicate ground conditions and risks.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2–3 years' geotechnical experience within underground hard-rock or metals mining operations.
• Practical experience in ground support design, rock mass classification (e.g. Q, RMR) and stability analysis.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as Rocscience (RS2, RS3, Unwedge), Map3D or similar.
• Strong technical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• A flexible approach and willingness to work on a rotational roster in Canada.

Why Join Xenco?

• Opportunity to gain international mining experience in Canada.
• Exposure to an established underground metals mining operation.
• Work alongside experienced mining professionals.
• Join Xenco as a consultant and contribute your expertise to a range of mining projects and operations.

If you are an Underground Geotechnical Engineer looking for your next opportunity and interested in an international rotational experience, we would love to hear from you.