Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Surface

Cadia Valley Operations, Australia
Competitive
Jun 06, 2023
Jul 05, 2023
983909
Permanent
Full Time
English
Operations near and far

Cadia Valley Operations is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional township of Orange and a convenient three hours from the capital city of Sydney. Employees reside in varied accommodation options in and around the district of Orange with the surrounding area's occupied by wineries, stone fruit orchards, farming and national parks.

Employees have access to the area's wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector with a modern well-equipped regional hospital, excellent educational facilities, shopping, large selection of sport and recreation options, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we're looking for

Reporting to the Superintendent - Geotechnical Operations, The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will provide strong geotechnical support and services to the Integrated Planning, Surface Operations and other operational teams at Cadia Valley Operations.

The Senior will maintain a minimum safe standard for all personnel, infrastructure and equipment on site as well as Identify and implement business improvement through problem solving, innovation and technology. In addition, you will ensure geotechnical systems and procedures are implemented, employed and maintained and mitigate geotechnical hazards to the site.

Other responsibilities include:
  • Accountable for monitoring, inspections and reporting on adverse rock mass with regards to Tailings Storage Facilities, Surface Mining Stockpiles & Waste dumps, and operational area slopes and embankments.
  • Maintenance & development of surface monitoring systems
  • Major hazard reporting and regular communication of surface related geotechnical risks to various stakeholders
  • Design and Reconciliation of surface structures & tailings dam construction


You ideally have a background in or exposure to mining and/or civil industries and are committed to verifying and improving safety.

You will also possess the following:
  • Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering
  • Surface experience in Mining or Civil industries
  • Knowledge around surface geotechnical monitoring
  • Tailings management or dam safety management experience - Highly regarded.


Our commitment to you

Our people bring our organisation to life. With us, you'll find experience all around you. Our leaders are visible and approachable, leading and supporting the organisation through transformation. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance, and a belief in making an impact.

Look around and you'll discover opportunities to explore different pathways. Supported by development programs and guided by our leaders, you'll learn and grow in your time with us.

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.

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