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.Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes of Deflector and Southwest deposits.THE ROLEThe Graduate Geotechnical Engineer will report to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and assist the Deflector Technical Services team with delivering and optimising the safe expansion of mine infrastructure & mining activities by applying your extensive knowledge of rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering principles. These tasks include inputting into stope design, mine planning, ground control planning, auditing, and development design.The position will be offered on an 8: 6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.Responsibilities include:Further develop an understanding of procedures in respect to ground stability, ground monitoring, control and mine infrastructureParticipate in planning and production meetings and updatesAssist in compiling weekly production plan and develop and understanding of required exclusion timeframes for blasting activities and rehabilitation worksDocumentation of rock mass behavior and stope performance If applicable, conduct regular checks of the seismic monitoring system for the underground workings, analyze the data produced and communicate outcomes.Contribute to the numerical model for the underground workings to support mining activities (with guidance and tuition from Senior Geotechnical Engineer).Conduct Monthly Ground Support Audits, providing methods for addressing key concerns;If applicable, provide technical advice in aspects of backfill methodologies, planning, engineering, and execution;Provide Geotechnical data and information for EOM ReportsMeasure and visually assess the stability of the key pillars in the mine with guidance from the Senior Geotechnical Engineer;Conduct geotechnical data collection and analysis for ground support and stope design criteriaAssist with the yearly revision of the Ground Control Management Plan, in order to align the operation with changing ground conditions and industry standardsAssist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer to train the underground crews on the importance of ground support and ‘reading the ground’ABOUT YOUTo be successful in the role, the following is essential:Bachelor of Engineering or Science with a Geotechnical specialisationDeveloping Understanding of statutory requirements of the WA Mining Act and Regulations together with the WHS ActAbility to learn appropriate mining and ventilation software packages and tools:DeswikRocscience software (Unwedge, Dips, RS2 & EX3).Map3DIMS Seismic Software (Ticker, Trace, Synapse & Vantage)MX Rap seismic softwareRock MapperQuickslopeHold a current WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)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 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.

Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes of Deflector and Southwest deposits.

THE ROLE

The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer will report to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and assist the Deflector Technical Services team with delivering and optimising the safe expansion of mine infrastructure & mining activities by applying your extensive knowledge of rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering principles. These tasks include inputting into stope design, mine planning, ground control planning, auditing, and development design.

The position will be offered on an 8: 6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.

Responsibilities include:

  • Further develop an understanding of procedures in respect to ground stability, ground monitoring, control and mine infrastructure
  • Participate in planning and production meetings and updates
  • Assist in compiling weekly production plan and develop and understanding of required exclusion timeframes for blasting activities and rehabilitation works
  • Documentation of rock mass behavior and stope performance 
  • If applicable, conduct regular checks of the seismic monitoring system for the underground workings, analyze the data produced and communicate outcomes.
  • Contribute to the numerical model for the underground workings to support mining activities (with guidance and tuition from Senior Geotechnical Engineer).
  • Conduct Monthly Ground Support Audits, providing methods for addressing key concerns;
  • If applicable, provide technical advice in aspects of backfill methodologies, planning, engineering, and execution;
  • Provide Geotechnical data and information for EOM Reports
  • Measure and visually assess the stability of the key pillars in the mine with guidance from the Senior Geotechnical Engineer;
  • Conduct geotechnical data collection and analysis for ground support and stope design criteria
  • Assist with the yearly revision of the Ground Control Management Plan, in order to align the operation with changing ground conditions and industry standards
  • Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer to train the underground crews on the importance of ground support and ‘reading the ground’

ABOUT YOU

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

  • Bachelor of Engineering or Science with a Geotechnical specialisation
  • Developing Understanding of statutory requirements of the WA Mining Act and Regulations together with the WHS Act
  • Ability to learn appropriate mining and ventilation software packages and tools:
    • Deswik
    • Rocscience software (Unwedge, Dips, RS2 & EX3).
    • Map3D
    • IMS Seismic Software (Ticker, Trace, Synapse & Vantage)
    • MX Rap seismic software
    • Rock Mapper
    • Quickslope
  • Hold a current WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)

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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