Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from the recent merger of Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production.THE ROLEYour role as Geotechnical Engineer at the Deflector Gold Copper mine will involve optimising the safe expansion of mine infrastructure & mining activities by applying your extensive knowledge of rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering principles.Working predominantly back-to-back with the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and with the support of the Perth-based Geotechnical Superintendent, you will take ownership of Geotechnical input into stope design, mine planning, ground control planning, auditing and development design, allowing you a high amount of autonomy and responsibility.This highly autonomous position is ideal for a developing professional with a solid foundation in Geotechnical principles who would like the challenge of applying their knowledge and experience within a small technical team.This role is offered on an 8:6 FIFO basis from Perth. It offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and social team environment in a high-grade Underground gold/copper operation.Responsibilities include:Implementing and improving standards and procedures in respect to ground stability, ground monitoring and controlEnsuring geotechnical inspections of mining operations are conducted regularlyIssuing rehabilitation instructions as required to the Mining ContractorProducing brow and pillar support instructionsAssisting Mining Engineers with recommendations on geotechnical issues and providing input for development and production designsCompleting Geotechnical sections of Stope Notes and Stope ReconciliationsSupporting the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and Underground Manager in the effective implementation of the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) and Ground Support Standards (GSS)Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer with regular updates of the GCMP and GSSUndertaking ground support audits and providing solutions for addressing issues or concernsMonitoring the seismic monitoring system and reporting on any notable eventsInvestigating any development or stope failuresManaging Geotechnical QAQC processes (including pull testing, grout sampling, shotcrete sampling and check scaling)Reviewing open pit monitoring data and highlighting any movementAssisting with the compilation of the monthly Geotechnical ReportCarrying out regular Ground Awareness Training sessions for operational personnelActively participating in planning and production meetingsAssisting in the preparation of the weekly and monthly mining schedulesABOUT YOUYou are a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional who is enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated to develop your skills. You have a passion for Geotechnics and a high attention to detail, coupled with excellent time management skills. Your ability to build rapport and influence a wide range of people will see you excel in this role.To be successful in the role, the following is essential:Bachelor of Engineering or Science with a Geotechnical specialisationSignificant experience in an underground mining environmentUnderstanding of statutory requirements of the WA Mining Act and Regulations together with the WHS ActAbility to utilise mining software packages and tools, including:DeswikRocscience software (Unwedge, Dips, Vantage, Trace & Ticker).Map3DIMS (Ticker, Trace & Vantage) & MX Rap seismic softwareRock MapperQuickslopeAn industry-benchmarked salary and the opportunity to join an established, stable, and financially secure company are on offer to attract people who want to make a long-term commitment to an organisation. OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESSAs part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.Vaults Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.  AUD Perth 6000

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from the recent merger of Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production.

THE ROLE

Your role as Geotechnical Engineer at the Deflector Gold Copper mine will involve optimising the safe expansion of mine infrastructure & mining activities by applying your extensive knowledge of rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering principles.

Working predominantly back-to-back with the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and with the support of the Perth-based Geotechnical Superintendent, you will take ownership of Geotechnical input into stope design, mine planning, ground control planning, auditing and development design, allowing you a high amount of autonomy and responsibility.

This highly autonomous position is ideal for a developing professional with a solid foundation in Geotechnical principles who would like the challenge of applying their knowledge and experience within a small technical team.

This role is offered on an 8:6 FIFO basis from Perth. It offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and social team environment in a high-grade Underground gold/copper operation.

Responsibilities include:

  • Implementing and improving standards and procedures in respect to ground stability, ground monitoring and control
  • Ensuring geotechnical inspections of mining operations are conducted regularly
  • Issuing rehabilitation instructions as required to the Mining Contractor
  • Producing brow and pillar support instructions
  • Assisting Mining Engineers with recommendations on geotechnical issues and providing input for development and production designs
  • Completing Geotechnical sections of Stope Notes and Stope Reconciliations
  • Supporting the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and Underground Manager in the effective implementation of the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) and Ground Support Standards (GSS)
  • Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer with regular updates of the GCMP and GSS
  • Undertaking ground support audits and providing solutions for addressing issues or concerns
  • Monitoring the seismic monitoring system and reporting on any notable events
  • Investigating any development or stope failures
  • Managing Geotechnical QAQC processes (including pull testing, grout sampling, shotcrete sampling and check scaling)
  • Reviewing open pit monitoring data and highlighting any movement
  • Assisting with the compilation of the monthly Geotechnical Report
  • Carrying out regular Ground Awareness Training sessions for operational personnel
  • Actively participating in planning and production meetings
  • Assisting in the preparation of the weekly and monthly mining schedules

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional who is enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated to develop your skills. You have a passion for Geotechnics and a high attention to detail, coupled with excellent time management skills. Your ability to build rapport and influence a wide range of people will see you excel in this role.

To be successful in the role, the following is essential:

  • Bachelor of Engineering or Science with a Geotechnical specialisation
  • Significant experience in an underground mining environment
  • Understanding of statutory requirements of the WA Mining Act and Regulations together with the WHS Act
  • Ability to utilise mining software packages and tools, including:
    • Deswik
    • Rocscience software (Unwedge, Dips, Vantage, Trace & Ticker).
    • Map3D
    • IMS (Ticker, Trace & Vantage) & MX Rap seismic software
    • Rock Mapper
    • Quickslope

An industry-benchmarked salary and the opportunity to join an established, stable, and financially secure company are on offer to attract people who want to make a long-term commitment to an organisation. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vaults Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.

 

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