Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Evolution Mining is seeking an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mungari Gold Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will deliver safe, cost‑effective geotechnical solutions for our open‑pit environment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical mapping of high walls and core logging of drilling programs.
• Perform risk assessments, evaluate pit slope stability and provide recommendations.
• Design and implement de‑pressurisation drilling programs and ensure blast designs align with geotechnical domains.
• Investigate geotechnical occurrences, maintain slope monitoring programs and deliver ground‑awareness training.
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, engineers and operators to optimise mining plans.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ geotechnical experience in an open‑pit mining environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Mining, Geoscience, Civil Engineering or related discipline with a focus on Geomechanics.
• Understanding of safety systems, Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.
• Proactive problem‑solver with strong communication and data‑driven approach.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Rocscience geotechnical software.
• Familiarity with Leapfrog and/or Deswik.
• Experience in geotechnical mapping, core logging and slope stability analysis.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus quarterly performance bonus.
• Relocation support, live‑local incentives and salary packaging options.
• Life insurance, income protection and employee share scheme.
• Study assistance, professional development and long‑term career opportunities across Australia and Canada.