Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Position: Project Engineer - Specialist
Type: Full-time
Employer: Access Petrotec Pty Ltd
Location: Canning Vale WA **** (with regular site travel across Western Australia)
Salary: $130,000 per annum + superannuation
About the Business
Access Petrotec Pty Ltd is a highly regarded Western Australian mining services contractor and consultancy specialising in underground and open-pit mining engineering solutions.
Headquartered in Canning Vale, we deliver practical, innovative and cost-effective outcomes for major resource clients across Australia and internationally.
Known for our strong safety culture, technical excellence, and a "can-do" attitude, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner that operates as an extension of our clients' teams.
About the Position
The Project Engineer - Specialist is a pivotal technical leadership role focused on delivering high-quality hydrogeological and geotechnical investigations that directly support mine dewatering strategies and pit slope stability outcomes.
Working across multiple large-scale mining projects, you will lead groundwater resource evaluation programmes, supervise drilling and geophysical surveys, perform advanced data analysis and modelling, and provide actionable recommendations to clients and internal engineering teams, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute detailed project plans for hydrogeological and geotechnical investigations, including scope, schedule and cost control.
Conduct hydrogeological assessments for mine dewatering and permeability testing for open-pit slope stability.
Supervise drilling contractors and manage on-site geophysical surveys.
Perform computerised groundwater modelling and advanced data analysis.
Coordinate daily geological data collection with engineering teams and major stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership, risk management and innovative solutions to complex groundwater challenges.
Prepare factual reports, presentations and recommendations, clearly outlining findings, limitations and opportunities.
Oversee project budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver regular financial reporting to management.
Ensure all deliverables meet industry standards, client specifications and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
Bachelor of Technology in Geo Informatics (or equivalent recognised qualification).
4–8 years' relevant experience in hydrogeological investigations within the mining/resources sector.
Demonstrated expertise in groundwater modelling software, permeability testing, geophysical survey techniques and mine dewatering projects.
Proven advanced project management skills on large-scale mining projects.
Strong technical reporting and presentation abilities.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and negotiation skills.
Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, contractors and senior management.
Current Australian C-class driver's licence and ability to pass site medicals and drug & alcohol screening.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your resume with a valid email address through this online portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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