Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About us

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.

At Northparkes

At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, short- and long-term incentives, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, and health subsidized health insurance.

This roster is a 5/2/4/3 - 38 hr week. This role is a residential position within the Parkes local area.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, this role plays a crucial role in the LOM Studies & Exploration team, supporting long-term planning and resource management. You will lead the geotechnical engineering aspects of our Life of Mine and Exploration plans and contribute to site projects. Your responsibilities will include scoping, scheduling, and coordinating geotechnical work for Northparkes Mines projects and LOM studies. You will also oversee geotechnical mapping, core logging, and QA/QC processes, ensuring the reliability of rock mass and structural data. Your proactive risk analysis and recommendations will be pivotal to the success of mining projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating geotechnical work for projects and Life of Mine (LOM) studies.
• Conducting rock mass analysis, define geotechnical properties, and make geotechnical recommendations.
• Managing geotechnical risks proactively for site projects and the LOM schedule.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Mine Operations, Ore Processing, and external stakeholders like universities and consultants.
• Contributing to financial decision-making in major projects and procurement activities.

About you

The ideal candidate will have considerable expertise in underground mining operations and planning, with a degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field. You must have a proven track record in managing geotechnical risks and are highly skilled in rock mass analysis, risk management, and geotechnical mapping. It is essential you have experience with block cave mining methods and be proficient in both mining and geotechnical software. You must demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, and accurate technical writing and reporting

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. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and 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 Northparkes, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/ 

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