Underground Geotechnical Engineer – Tanami Mine (Fly-In)
Newmont Australia
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Job summary
Newmont Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for the Tanami mine in the remote Northern Territory. You will deliver geotechnical engineering support for underground mining operations and ensure compliance with ground control standards and geotechnical design requirements across the site.
The role requires experience in stope design, ground support, rock mechanics, and data interpretation, with a focus on risk management, monitoring, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to optimise mine
Qualifications
- Bri ef qualification in geotechnical disciplines relevant to underground hard rock mining.
- Experience applying rock mechanics, ground control, and excavation stability in mines.
- Strong ability to interpret geotechnical data and communicate with operations.
Responsibilities
- Undertake geotechnical inspections and data collection to assess ground conditions and risks.
- Develop, review and approve geotechnical designs including stopes and ground support.
- Apply numerical modelling to optimise mine design and stability.
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Job description
Newmont Australia is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for the Tanami mine in the remote Northern Territory. You will deliver geotechnical engineering support for underground mining operations and ensure compliance with ground control standards and geotechnical design requirements across the site.
The role requires experience in stope design, ground support, rock mechanics, and data interpretation, with a focus on risk management, monitoring, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to optimise mine
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