Geotechnical Engineer
Job no: 502611
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress
MMG Rosebery
Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia. The mine is a deep, sub-level open stoping operation with complex mining conditions.
The Rosebery Mine has been at the heart of the Rosebery community since 1936 and is one of Tasmania’s largest and oldest continuously operating, underground mines producing zinc, copper and lead concentrates, as well as gold doré.
It supports approximately 500 employees and their families, has a strong community focus and engages a wide range of local businesses from across Tasmania in its supply chain boosting the economy of the West Coast of Tasmania and beyond.
The mine has a strong future, with extensive exploration activities which have continued to grow the resource and require mine planning beyond 10 years of continued operation.
MMG Rosebery has an office in Burnie (Tasmania), giving employees the flexibility to work from there when they are not required onsite.
Geotechnical Engineer
Reporting to the Superintendent Geotechnical - Survey, this role is to ensure professional application of geotechnical principles to day-to-day planning and operation of the underground mine at Rosebery.
We welcome applications from seasoned professionals who excel in dynamic environments and are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the mining industry. This role is offered on a 8:6 roster, we offer fully paid FIFO arrangements from any capital city on the East Coast of Australia, with site-based accommodation provided in Rosebery.
Key Accountabilities (however not limited to):
- Ensuring the collection and processing of consistent and high quality geotechnical data required for ground control, mine planning and design requirements in accordance with the Principal Mining Hazard Management Plan (PMHMP) for ground and strata instability and industry best practice
- Management of a geotechnical data management system which ensures that data is well organised and accessible to relevant users, but adequately secured to avoid inadvertent alteration or loss.
- Ensuring that historic rock mass performance in excavations is recorded and interpreted.
- Appropriate design criteria are developed and verified on an ongoing basis to ensure that it supports the mine design, planning and sequencing process.
- Inspection, investigation and analysis all rock falls including formal documentation (e.g. report and actioning of any key recommendations).
- Recommending and assisting with training and refresher training for all personnel to improve their awareness and understanding of ground control procedures, monitoring techniques and ground failure warning signs.
- Implementing required geotechnical TARP actions as relevant.
- In addition to interacting with operation personnel on a day to day basis, the incumbent is also expected to provide geotechnical input into short term (monthly) to medium term (quarterly to bi-annual) mine design/planning.
- Developing and maintaining geotechnical databases for ground conditions, damage maps, micro-seismic monitoring, extensometers and other deformation monitoring, and stope stability performance data
- Interpretation of structural data and models to ensure that structures are considered in ground support, development and stope design
- Identify and communicate risks and mitigation strategies for all mine development and production issues, within the short to medium-term planning horizon
- Adherence at all times to the MMG Code of Conduct. Comply with MMG’s values of Safety, Integrity, Action, and Results which form the basis of, and underpin all MMG’s business relationships
About You
To be successful, you will have an unwavering commitment to safe work practices, and MUST be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen, along with the following:
- Tertiary Qualification in Mining/Geotechnical Engineering
- Affiliation to a recognised rock engineering association (EAGCG/ISRM)
- Minimum of 3 years post graduate geotechnical engineering experience within an underground metalliferous environment
- Experience with sub-level stoping methods ideal
- High level of practical underground mining knowledge including mining principles with working knowledge of mine planning processes
- Understanding of safety, environment and community obligations
- Geotechnical obligations under state Acts and Regulations
- Well-developed analytical, interpretive and constructive / lateral thinking skills
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, and mining software such as Deswik
- Knowledge and understanding of current relevant Mining Act and Regulations
- A proven history with safe work practises, with the ability to identify and address unsafe practices.
- Valid Drivers Licence
What we offer
- A safety-first culture
- A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
- Opportunity to work with diverse, talented people that are encouraged and supported in their professional and personal development
- Competitive pay rates reflective of your skills and experience
- Family friendly rosters
- Bonus' including short term incentive program
Who we are
Founded in 2009, MMG’s vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future. We mine to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value, by leveraging Chinese and International expertise.
MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Peru and Botswana.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.
We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.
Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.
As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role that empowers you to shape your work environment, we invite you to apply and join us in our pursuit of efficient and sustainable mining operations.
MMG Limited reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.
Advertised: Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: Tasmania Standard Time
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