Geotechnical Engineer (Open Pit Operations)

What's on offer

• Immediate start available
• 3-month opportunity
• 8/6 residential or DIDO roster
• Work with a highly regarded gold and copper producer
• Collaborative and supportive site team
• Competitive contract rates.

The role

Reporting to the Geotechnical Supervisor, you will provide practical geotechnical support across active mining areas, ensuring ground conditions are monitored, assessed and managed effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting routine pit inspections and identifying potential geotechnical hazards
• Providing practical recommendations to manage and mitigate ground control risks
• Supporting mining and technical teams with day-to-day geotechnical advice
• Monitoring and interpreting slope performance data from site monitoring systems
• Assisting with pit wall performance analysis and reconciliation activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives relating to pit design, wall performance and operational safety
• Communicating risks and controls clearly with stakeholders across site
• Supporting compliance with site ground control standards and operational requirements.

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

• A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering or Geology with relevant geomechanics studies
• Approximately 5+ years of operational geotechnical experience within hard rock open pit mining environments
• Strong understanding of slope stability, ground control and geotechnical risk management
• Experience interpreting monitoring data and translating findings into practical operational outcomes
• Exposure to software packages such as Vulcan, Deswik, MineSight, GEM4D, Rocscience Suite and/or Trajec3D
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and operational stakeholders
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously when required
• If you're an experienced Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer available in the coming weeks, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

Apply now to learn more.

MPI are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia and whom are currently in Australia.