Underground Geotechnical Engineer — Ground Control

BHP; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi working options

Generous paid parental leave policy

Other extended leave entitlements

Parent rooms

Job summary

BHP is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for the Broadmeadow Mine in Queensland. The role focuses on strata control and geotechnical services to support Development, Production and Outbye areas, while ensuring safe and compliant mine plans.

You will report to the Superintendent Geology and Geotechnical and contribute to ground control planning, hazard assessment, and risk management across multi-disciplinary teams to enable safe, efficient operations in a premier underground coal mine.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the mine operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe behaviours in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for geotechnical processes, procedures and outcomes as defined in Principal Hazard Management Plans, site planning and operational systems
• Provide geotechnical advice in relation to mine plans, strata control, hazard management providing support to operations and short to long term planning, including the development of ground control plans
• Conduct investigations into geotechnical concerns to identify areas of risk and, where required, develop management plans with recommendations to mitigate
• Develop recommendations for the management of hazards within the operational areas in consultation with risk & control owners, ensuring effective engagement with key stakeholders
• Maintain records and report information relevant to geotechnical hazards
• Communicate with personnel, contractors & key stakeholders to share safety information and risk management activities pertaining to geotechnical hazard management
• Comply with regulations, policies, standards and procedures

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Autonomy

Relationship building

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

VULCAN

Deswik

AutoCAD

LVA

Job description

BHP is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for the Broadmeadow Mine in Queensland. The role focuses on strata control and geotechnical services to support Development, Production and Outbye areas, while ensuring safe and compliant mine plans.

You will report to the Superintendent Geology and Geotechnical and contribute to ground control planning, hazard assessment, and risk management across multi-disciplinary teams to enable safe, efficient operations in a premier underground coal mine.