Fortescue is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its design team. The successful candidate will provide technical input and guidance across all aspects of geotechnical design for the company's current mining operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead geotechnical analysis and reporting related to open pits and waste rock dumps.
* Support operations to implement geotechnical designs and define effective monitoring programs.
* Undertake studies associated with active mining operations and sustaining development projects.
* Support geotechnical data collection and management.
* Provide technical advice and consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
* Assess and communicate geotechnical risk in slope designs.
* Support the development, implementation, and management of geotechnical design standards associated with open pit slope and waste rock dump design.
* Lead and mentor other Geotechnical Engineers.
* Engage and contract manage external consultants.
* Irregular site travel to support geotechnical design work and reconciliation.
Qualifications and Experience
* A tertiary qualification in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or similar is required.
* Extensive open pit mining experience is essential.
* Geotechnical design knowledge with demonstrable ability in both characterisation and stability analysis is necessary.
* Experience in a range of geological, geotechnical, and hydrogeological settings is preferred.
* Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to communicate effectively to various stakeholders.
* Working knowledge of geotechnical risk management tools and processes is desirable.
* Well-developed report writing skills are essential.
* Strong data management and manipulation skills are required.
About Us
At Fortescue, we celebrate individual strengths and encourage our employees to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce promotes an inclusive culture within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
For more information on how to apply, please visit our careers website.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable pool of candidates is identified.