Principal Geotechnical Engineer

The primary function of this role is to provide geotechnical engineering inputs towards implementing effective geotechnical controls in operational areas and leading geotechnical related internal studies.

Travel requirements: visit each mine site at least once a year (Haile, Didipio, Macraes and Waihi)

Some Key Accountabilities:

• Provide geotechnical and hydrogeological governance and specialist technical support to operational and project teams
• Develop group geotechnical standards and implement necessary governance framework to improve effective application of these standards
• Identify and implement innovative geotechnical and hydrogeological solutions and ensuring best practice ground control management standards are in place and regularly updated in conjunction with the operational teams
• Ensure that site risk registers incorporate up to date controls required for the successful management of geotechnical and hydrogeological risks.
• Contribute to the preparation of fit-for-purpose ground control, ground and surface water, rehabilitation, and closure management plans and supporting designs
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and guidance in preparing detailed work scopes for consultants and contractors, and managing resulting contracts where required for study, project, or operational purposes
• Conduct routine site visits to coach and provide technical expertise in addressing geotechnical challenges and guide forward work plans to better understand geotechnical risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent
• 15 + years in Open Pit and Underground Mining operations
• Extensive practical experience in a similar role
• Competent in geotechnical software packages
• Experience across commodities and mining methods, primarily in hard rock environments
• Ability to develop and peer review geotechnical stability models (2D & 3D) for and from Operations or Consultants/SMEs
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within a technical environment
• Proven skills in creating strong working relationships with peers and ability to influence internal and external groups, mentor and share knowledge