Geotechnical Engineer
About us
From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.
At Ernest Henry
At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.
At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster from Cairns or Townsville or a drive-in/drive-out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top-class camp, or live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.
This roster is 8/6 and a 12-hour day.
About the role
Reporting to Geotechnical Superintendent, your primary responsibility will be to manage risks and proactively identify geotechnical hazards associated with mining operations of Ernest Henry. This will involve
- Designing the sequence of ore extraction across sublevels to control subsidence and seismicity.
- Providing guidance around ground reinforcement standards
- Continuously assessing changing ground stability conditions
- Providing recommendations to adjust excavation and blasting practices to maintain the safety and productivity of the mine
About you
You will come with previous experience as geotechnical engineer working in either an underground or open pit mine (civil geotechnical experience is welcome). You will hold bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mining engineering or Geology and as a proficient user of geotechnical software, you will be able to identify ground stability problems and perform analysis. You will work well in a team and value collaboration in order to achieve goals and targets.
At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.
To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/
We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.