Senior Engineering Geologist

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Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the focus of your role will be to ensure that all mine geology and geotechnical functions are carried out to a high standard, ensuring the safe and efficient achievement of mining production.

In this role you will be responsible for:

·        Co-ordinate technical input into project operations including geotechnical stability, rehabilitation design and tailings capping.

·        Manage the Site Strata Management system including reviewing, updating, and compiling strata related documents, procedures, and TARPs.

·        Ensure the timely completion of Critical Control Verifications for Strata Management.

·        Conduct yearly strata hazard awareness training with work crews.

·        Provide geotechnical assistance (in consultation with geotechnical specialist) as required; Carry out weekly geotechnical inspections and distribute information to relevant personnel (typically in the form a geotechnical hazard alert);

·        Compile monthly geotechnical report highlighting current hazards in active work areas.

·        Monitor tailings capping as per advice from geotechnical specialists.

·        Provide assistance to the Civil Department in selecting appropriate materials for rock drains (e.g. carry out sample collection, carry out sample testing including point load tests and slaking);

·        Carry out stability analysis on mine designs (under the direction of the geotechnical specialist);

·        Review mine/rehab designs and ensure compliance to the Geotechnical Reference Report.

·        Assist with provision of sections/plans and geological models as required.

·        Map major geological features as required.

·        Assist with management and storage of geological data.

·        Create and maintain a photograph library of strata management issues.

·        Manage reactive ground testing and database.

·        Liaise with and provide data to consultants as required.

·        Co-ordinate quarterly geotechnical inspections.

·        Compile and manage storage of external geotechnical advice.

·        Assist with rehabilitation design and planning.

·        Assist and monitor conformance to design.

Requirements for the role include:

·        Experience in a similar role, preferably within mining or similar heavy industry.

·        Tertiary qualifications geology/ Geotech engineering and/or relevant knowledge and experience.

What we offer:

·        Highly competitive remuneration package including annual performance bonus

·        Option for Compressed Nine Day Fortnight work pattern

·        Subsidised accommodation in Glenden

·        5 weeks annual leave per year and access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave

·        Employee Education Assistance program to support continued professional development

Our local township of Glenden is located approximately one- and three-quarter hours from Mackay and only three hours from the beautiful Whitsundays. Our workforce comprises of people from all over Queensland. Whether your home is near or far, Newlands has something for you.

For more information, please contact Patrick Doig on 0418 912 286

 
As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their Manager, prior to submitting an application.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.