Underground Geotechnical Engineer - Safe Operations

Mmg Australia; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

On-site accommodation

Career development opportunity

Safety culture

Job summary

MMG is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for Dugald River Mine to apply geotechnical principles to planning and operation, ensuring compliance with Ground Control standards and contributing to sustainable mine design.

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the role offers BIBO from Cloncurry or Mt Isa or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville, on an 8/6 roster, with on-site accommodation and relocation support where needed.

Qualifications

• Unwavering commitment to workplace safety.
• Underground hard rock mining experience preferred.
• Passion for improving day-to-day operations and inclusion.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical services to enhance safety and optimize production, including seismic monitoring and drill design reviews.
• Conduct underground inspections, produce ground control designs, and assess stope designs for near- to mid-term planning.
• Develop monitoring systems for rock mass deformation, lead ground control audits, and implement QAQC measures.
• Manage long-term monitoring and rehabilitation programs for critical infrastructure and collaborate with ACG researchers.
• Collect and analyse geotechnical data to inform operations and identify emerging risks.
• Collect and interpret geotechnical data including core logging, rock face mapping and instrumentation.
• Design and provide operational input into backfill plans for mined voids.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Underground mining experience

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Geotechnical analysis

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Mining Engineering or Geology degree

Tools

Deswik

Rocscience

RS3

IMS

Job description

MMG is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for Dugald River Mine to apply geotechnical principles to planning and operation, ensuring compliance with Ground Control standards and contributing to sustainable mine design.

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the role offers BIBO from Cloncurry or Mt Isa or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville, on an 8/6 roster, with on-site accommodation and relocation support where needed.