Engineer Geotechnical

at  Evolution Mining

Evolution Mining has evolved from a small company into a globally relevant gold mining business with a reputation of delivering value for all stakeholders. Our overriding priority is safety. We dare our people to think differently, we act like owners, and we live our values of safety, accountability, excellence, and respect.
We want people’s time at Evolution to be a highlight of their career, forging a company that is known for sustainable excellence, and attracting the best talent, not only to Evolution, but also to our industry.
Our Mungari Gold Operations are a cornerstone asset located 28km west from central Kalgoorlie, Western Australia (WA) and 600km east of Perth. Mungari has a strong residential workforce, with many living in the Kalgoorlie Boulder region, giving employees the luxury of coming home every day.
Last year we announced our expansion project, a $250m investment to expand our processing mill. This investment will extend Mungari’s mine life to 15 years and double annual production to over 200,000 ounces per year post commissioning. It is an exciting time to join the Mungari Operations!
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer the position will support the Mungari operation ensuring that they are comply with both company and statutory requirements.
Typical daily activities include;
Daily production tasks relating to geotechnical engineering; development plans, blasting plans, documentation of inspections and data collection, geotechnical monitoring, stability analysis, recommendations, and QAQC.
Updating and maintaining the ground control management plan (GCMP) and the Seismic hazard Management Plan (SHMP)
Ensuring that QAQC, Hazard maps, and/or monitoring reports are compiled and issued.
Providing technical support to the mine through the optimization of paste backfill systems including improvements to rheology, reticulation, QAQC, and backfill strength design whilst ensuring that all backfill risks are considered, evaluated, and have adequate controls.
Developing and supporting an understanding of excavation design, planning, geological and operational issues to identify and communicate potential opportunities and concerns.
Updating and reporting on the rock fall, rock mass deformation monitoring, and seismic databases where applicable.
Providing value add technical solutions based on strategic and operational analysis of opportunities within the mine including supporting other business functions with integrated life of mine plan solutions and continuous mine modernisation, through the implementation of modern technologies and systems.
Ensure that geotechnical feasibility contributions are of the highest quality by determining design parameters, modelling, and advising on the most appropriate mine design and sequence.
About you

A relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of 3 years practical geotechnical experience in an underground mining environment.
A working understanding of safety systems, underground geotechnical design and controls, and open pit operations.
Awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.
Experience using Leapfrog and or Deswik (highly desirable)
Familiarisation with the IMS Seismic System & Software Suite (Synapse, Trace & Vantage).
Familiarisation with Map3D & Phase2 Numerical Modelling software.
Familiarisation with Dips & Unwedge Geotechnical software.
What we offer