Underground Geotechnical Engineer — Canada Rotation

Xenco Services; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Geotechnical engineering

Ground support design

Rock mass classification

RS2/RS3/Unwedge

Map3D

Underground mining experience

Communication

Rotational roster

Ausbildung

Geotechnical Engineering / Mining Eng / Engineering Geology degree

Tools

Rocscience RS2/RS3/Unwedge

Map3D

Jobbeschreibung

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.