Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Coal Mine

About the role

Grosvenor Mine, an underground steelmaking coal mine in Moranbah, Queensland, is looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join its team on a full-time permanent basis. The role reports to the Technical Services Superintendent and gives strategic advice to the Technical Services, Operations and Compliance departments on geotechnical issues. It suits someone with proven underground coal experience who wants to help implement technology, automation and monitoring systems ahead of a planned return to longwall production.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain geotechnical oversight of underground operations and audit compliance with corporate standards and approved support designs.
• Design ground support and monitoring systems to support safe and productive mine operations.
• Conduct regular underground inspections of installed strata support and strata conditions against approved designs.
• Advise management and operational staff on geotechnical issues and help maximise the value of the operation.
• Manage the Strata Defect System and ensure compliance with the Geotechnical Operational Management System.
• Advise engineers on geotechnical and hydro-geological issues for mine design, planning and operations.
• Comply with all legislative and company safety, health, environment, cost and production requirements.
• Provide mentoring and training on strata support systems.

Required profile

• Tertiary degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Proven underground coal experience in a Geotechnical Engineering role.
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is highly advantageous, or willingness to obtain recognition.
• Ability to understand business systems and provide relevant data for business purposes.

Required skills

• Experience with computer-aided mine design programs and geotechnical software.
• Strategic thinking, planning and problem-solving.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, 12% superannuation and annual bonus.
• Attractive roster, with residential, FIFO and DIDO options.
• Subsidised accommodation and company-funded camp options.
• Daily bus transfers from the airport to camp and site, and relocation assistance.
• Technical training and leadership development opportunities.

To apply, use the online application form on the Anglo American careers site, where you can upload your CV and documents. Screening and interviews may take place before the closing date, and unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.