Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Date: 6 Sep 2024
Location: Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA, AU
Company: northernst
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.
At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.
We are currently seeking an energized and influential Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Open Pit Mining Department at the residential KCGM SuperPit operation in Kalgoorlie.
You will lead and assist the Geotechnical function to ensure the provision of high-quality Geotechnical services. Working a 9-hour day on a 5:2, 4:3 roster, this permanent, full-time, Kalgoorlie-based residential role, allows for great work-life balance, and an optimal lifestyle in the Goldfields.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide leadership, through coaching, mentoring, and support for professional development activities, to members of the Geotechnical Group.
- Supervise, coordinate and review/evaluate activities carried out by less experienced geotechnical engineers and technicians.
- Review and report regularly on the Geotechnical performance to ensure management, and other key stakeholders are kept informed.
- Contribute to mine plans and designs to ensure maximum ore recovery with continued compliance with ground management plans.
- Monitor and make recommendations regarding Geotechnical systems, processes, and outcomes to ensure that they continue to add value in providing an acceptable risk profile for the business.
- Monitor operational mining activities to ensure compliance with the life of mine (LOM) Geotechnical plan.
- Ensures Geotechnical services provided by external contractors/consultants are delivered to KCGM to the expected quality standards and in accordance with the contract conditions.
- Comply with all reasonable and lawful instructions that are consistent with your contract of employment.
- Be an industry leading professional and be instrumental in making a positive difference to the company.
- Be integral to the continued success of the company through forward- thinking. Provide safety leadership in identifying and alleviating/eliminating high priority hazards.
- Guide, participate and support stakeholder engagement activities.
- Manage existing and new client relationships and undertake proactive business development activities.
- Manage, analyse, and carry out geotechnical reporting for projects.
Requirements
Essential
- Solid (5 to 10 years) experience in open pit Geotechnical Engineering.
- Experience in a leadership role.
- Geotechnical experience in hard rock and challenging slope environments.
- Demonstrate experience in the preparation/review of written technical reports and client communications.
- A strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
- Proficient in mine design and Geotechnical analysis software.
- A tertiary qualification (minimum degree level) in Geological Engineering/Geology/Mining Engineering with appropriate Geotechnical experience.
- Relevant Professional Association membership.
- Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence.
If you have a strong commitment to safety and a continuous improvement culture, are able to think and act strategically and have a strong desire to motivate and support others to achieve personal and professional goals apply NOW!
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
- Short-term incentive bonus program.
- 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
- Employee Share Plan programs.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
- Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Apply now to join the Northern Star team!