Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at KCGM Operations in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in upholding STARR Core Values and contributing to our collective success. They will be responsible for the safe management and delivery of all Geotechnical requirements within the Geotechnical Engineering team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and mentoring a team of Geotechnical Engineers.
* Developing functional work plans and processes for the Geotechnical Department to ensure strategic requirements are met.
* Conceptualising, initiating, presenting, and implementing specific Geotechnical improvement projects for productivity and profitability gains by the mine.
* Providing Geotechnical advice and direction in planned and active underground mining areas, ensuring effective and appropriate ground support systems are in place.
* Working closely with the technical production team in designing mine levels and stope extraction plans, including evaluating rock stress, crown and wall stability performance, and filling requirements.
* Collaborating with operations to prioritise and execute Geotechnical activities such as check scaling & rehabilitation plans and rock bolt pull testing throughout the mine.
* End-of-day reporting for all Geotechnical activities and compliance against schedule.
* Reviewing and updating the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP).
* Contributing to the development of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems for mining activities.
Requirements
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
* Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
* A current C-Class Western Australian Drivers Licence (Manual).
* Experience with mine design software – Deswik.
* Underground geotechnical experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine.
* Good communication skills.
* Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
* A St John's Senior First Aid certificate is desirable.
* Awareness of the Work Health & Safety Act and Regulations is desirable.