Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About the Company

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Principal Geotechnical Engineer and work on an 8:6 roster.

Your focus will be on applying geotechnical standards to support safe and efficient mining operations, ensuring ground control, safety, and production requirements are balanced.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of geotechnical standards, systems, and the Ground Control Management Plan.
• Working with other disciplines collaboratively on mine design; providing geotechnical input into design and sequencing, ground support and risk management.
• Conducting geotechnical analysis and stope reviews using empirical, numerical, and classification methods.
• Monitoring ground conditions, support systems, and seismic activity to manage geotechnical risks.
• Performing risk assessments, inspections, and backfill reviews, with clear guidance on corrective actions.
• Mentoring and leading the Geotechnical team, promoting safety, and leading incident investigations as required.

About You / Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in similar roles within open pit and underground environments, including the ability to successfully lead high-performing teams.

• A tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, seismicity, ground support, and backfill systems.
• Proven ability to identify, analyse, and resolve rock mechanics issues.
• Experience in geotechnical data collection and processing.
• Technical design expertise with stopes, pillars, and ground support.
• Proficiency in mine design and geotechnical software.
• Current C-class manual driver’s licence.

Qualifications & Certifications

• A tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Current C-class manual driver’s licence.

Next Steps / How to Apply

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Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.