Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Open Pit

About the role

Evolution Mining is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for its Northparkes open pit development. You will lead geotechnical work for the E28NE open pit, influencing design, risk management and operational decisions from project establishment through to production. The role reports to the Mining Superintendent - Open Pit and works a 5:2/4:3 roster with 9-hour days.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and assurance for slope stability, ground control and pit wall performance throughout the mine life.
• Influence the safe design, development and performance of a new open pit mining operation.
• Deliver geotechnical monitoring, analysis and recommendations that support safe operational decisions.
• Develop and enhance geotechnical systems, hazard controls and TARPs that improve site-wide risk management.
• Partner with mining, geology, survey and contractor teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Help establish a high-performing technical team and future Northparkes growth projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in open pit geotechnical engineering, slope stability or mine geotechnical management.
• Practical knowledge of geotechnical monitoring, hazard management and risk assessment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and solution-focused approach.

Required skills

• Highly regarded: experience with Vulcan and/or Surpac.
• Exposure to Slide2, Rocscience or similar geotechnical modelling software.
• Experience with prism monitoring, Leica, Trimble or remote slope monitoring systems.
• Experience working within mining contractor environments.

What we offer

• Relocation support and salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing).
• Life insurance, income protection and health insurance.
• Quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme and referral bonuses.
• 18 weeks of parental leave, recognition program and study assistance.
• Gym visits, BP fuel card and flexible work options.