Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Description
Are you tired of FIFO Missing family friends and milestone celebrations regularly
Imagine having a true worklife balance located in the stunning region of Waihi. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location just a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and aweinspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking adventuring fishing and skiing in winter.
Provide operational and technical support to mining operations and facilities as and when required. Responsible for helping monitor and manage geotechnical operational risks associated with the underground surface operations along with the tailings storage facility and providing solutions to day to day geotechnical problems.
- Complete geotechnical mapping and geotechnical core logging for specific drilling programs.
- Implement and monitor geotechnical instrumentation
- Input into the collection interpretation and reporting of geotechnical monitoring data
- Management of geotechnical QA/QC and Monitoring databases in line with site guidelines.
- Undertake regular geotechnical inspections of all surface underground and tails storage infrastructure that requires geotechnical input or monitoring in relation to Ground and Strata Instability.
- Assist with the review and implementation of site Geotechnical Management Systems such as the Principal Hazard Management Plan and the Ground Control Management Plan.
- Provide geotechnical support services to the mining operation in relation to day to day development and production processes.
- Assist in drill and blast design in relation to Stope Assessment Slope Stability and/or Tunnel Design.
- Understanding of soil and rock mechanics fundamentals in relation to excavation backfill tunnelling and ground support design.
Qualifications :
- Relevant tertiary qualification in either Geomechanics Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
- Current Drivers License.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in a mining environment is preferred.
- Experience with rock mass classification systems geotechnical analysis structural mapping ground support design and underground mining QA/QC programs
- Familiarization with various geotechnical software packages.
Additional Information :
WHATS ON OFFER:
- Residential role live and work in Waihi the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
- Career Development Opportunities
- Competitive salary shortterm and longterm bonus
- 8 on 6 off lifestyle roster
- Discounts on retail and services
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare
- Free Gym Membership
- BP Fuel card discount
- Career Development Opportunities
- Long service recognition
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at
**Applications close 26 May 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
