CSA Mine is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the team. You will work in a team that is focused on safety, while driving to meet the plan. You will work in one of the world’s most iconic mining districts, which has the second highest grade copper mine in the country.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Provide geotechnical input into mine design, production sequencing, stope design & capital infrastructure excavations
- Maintain optimum development ground control standards including the implementation of sequencing guidelines to permit reliable production access & minimise rehabilitation requirements
- Review ground control performance with regard to design, operational practices and design assumptions
- Maintain & optimise hazard management systems pertaining to excavation stability including hazard management plans, minimum ground control design and installation standards
- Identify potential vulnerabilities to future mining plans and implement planning and control measures to quantify and minimise risk to personnel & production
- Identify data acquisition requirements and implement collection, recording or monitoring systems as required
- Maintain effective communication with technical and operational staff to improve site-wide awareness and understanding of geotechnical risks
- Manage and administer ground control contractors
- Ensure all work plans and cable plans are complete in a timely manner to allow planning and operations to complete all required work so as not to affect the operation of the mine.
