Engineer Geotechnical Open Pit

From humble beginnings in 2011, 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.  

About Mungari

At Mungari, with a mine life through to 2038, our people have a long future with opportunities for growth. With underground and open pit mining, and an expansion of the processing plant recently completed, the operational diversity and unique work opportunities at Mungari are great for building and uplifting careers. 

Located in the Western Australia Goldfields, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly out (FIFO) roster from Perth or live local and enjoy our close-knit communities and local lifestyles. 

Your Benefits

At Evolution we offer a range of employee benefits, including.

• Attractive salary package, QPB+ local living benefits.  
• Salary packaging options including novated car leasing, remote living costs etc.  
• Complementary life insurance and income protection.  
• Future opportunities to work interstate and overseas.  
• Referral bonuses available.  

About the role 

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at Mungari Gold Operations. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering smart, safe, and cost-effective geotechnical solutions for our open pit operations. From designing functional pit walls to collaborating across teams to unlock the full potential of our Mineral Resources, you'll be at the forefront of driving safety and performance. If you're passionate about geotechnical excellence and thrive in a fast-paced mining environment, we want to hear from you!

The position will be on an 8:6 roster 12-hour days (Residential to Kalgoorlie, or FIFO from Perth only).

Key deliverables include:

• Conduct geotechnical mapping of open pit high walls and core logging of drilling programs
• Perform geotechnical evaluations, risk assessments, and provide sound recommendations
• Monitor and assess geotechnical designs and pit slope stability
• Design and implement de-pressurisation drilling programs (as required)
• Ensure blast designs align with geotechnical domains and recommendations
• Investigate geotechnical occurrences and deliver actionable insights
• Provide geotechnical input into mine design and scheduling
• Develop and maintain slope monitoring programs and conduct regular inspections
• Deliver ground awareness training to site personnel
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, engineers, and operators to optimise outcomes
• Propose safe, cost-effective mining plans to key stakeholders
• Identify and implement business improvement opportunities
• Conduct regular audits and reviews, ensuring documentation is up to date
• Ensure compliance with company and statutory geotechnical requirements

About you

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for safety and innovation?
Join our team and make a real impact by driving safe, sustainable, and effective outcomes. We're looking for a dynamic professional who thrives on collaboration, communicates with clarity, and brings a hands-on, data-driven approach to geotechnical excellence.

You will have a tertiary qualification in Mining, Geoscience, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on Geomechanics, and have the following experience.

• Minimum 3 years’ geotechnical experience in an open pit mining environment
• Experience in Operations, Technical Services or Project Management
• Working understanding of safety systems, geotechnical design and controls, for Open Pit operations
• Familiar with Rocscience Geotechnical software.
• Experience with Leapfrog and or Deswik desirable
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

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 Mungari, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/ 

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.