Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Blackwater Mine
Blackwater Mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing metallurgical coal for global export. The mine is an open cut metallurgical coal mine with significant coal resource and more than 20 years of mineable reserve.
We're seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join the Blackwater Technical Services team and play a key role in supporting all geotechnical support to site operations. In this site-based role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical support, engaging with key stakeholders, and contributing to site outcomes that ensure compliance while driving safety, productivity, and commercial performance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead site function to identify geotechnical risk and management in mine design and execution.
- Maintain and update Ground Control / Slope Stability Management Plan to comply with WHC QLD requirements.
- Conduct formal investigations into geotechnical failures and participate in all relevant reviews.
- Perform regular Ground Investigation Risk Assessments and feed into exploration planning to enable geotechnical data acquisition for designs.
- Deliver geotechnical stability assessments and designs and parameters to enable mine planning and designs aligned with safety, efficiency and site value.
- Collaborate with Planning and Operational teams to manage geotechnical hazards and incidents.
- Support geotechnical audits and critical control verifications.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date geotechnical documentation and reporting tools.
- Monitor active mining areas and issue hazard reports.
- Mentor and supervise graduate geotechnical engineers.
- Drive continuous improvement in geotechnical practices and outcomes.
- Continuously develop technical expertise and stay abreast of industry advancements.
Requirements:
- A degree qualifying for RPEQ registration in Mining Geotechnical Engineering.
- Minimum 6 years of operational mining experience, including large-scale instability hazard management.
- Proficiency in geotechnical software: Rocscience, Maptek Vulcan, and Ground Monitoring Systems.
- Strong understanding of site value drivers and ability to balance profitability with safety and compliance.
- Open-minded approach to innovation and continuous improvement in geotechnical practices.
What We Offer:
- FIFO from Brisbane plus DIDO and local residential options available.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave.
- Market-competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options.
- Employee Referral Scheme.
- Career development, mentorship and coaching.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
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📌 Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Blackwater Mine
🏢 Whitehaven Coal
📍 Blackwater