DAWSON MINE

Dawson Mine, Moura QLD, is located at the southern end of the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, being just over a 2hrs drive west from either Rockhampton or Gladstone, or 4.5hrs drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett.
Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.
Job Description
A Geotechnical Engineer is a key member of the Technical Services Team and assists the Dawson Mine site in all strata control matters. As the Geotechnical Engineer you will use your technical expertise to assist the Technical Services Team develop sound mine designs, which enable the depletion of the deposit in a safe and productive manner.
A key aspect of the Geotechnical Engineer’s work is the gathering of geotechnical data in the field and from exploration drilling, you will also assist the Mine Production Teams in managing geotechnical hazards on site, including the investigation of the hazards and the development of risk mitigation strategies in line with the site’s Principal Hazard Management Plan.
As a visible leader of the work place the Geotechnical Engineer promotes the Anglo American’s safety culture when interacting with the workforce and increases the awareness of geotechnical hazards through transparent decision making and positive communication.
You must have a strong commitment to health, safety & environmental standards as well as strong planning, technical knowledge and interpersonal skills.
Experience with Rocscience Software (Slide, Dips) is highly desirable. Exposure to DESWIK, I-SITE Studio & UAV Drones will also be highly regarded. You will utilise your experience of the coal mining process as well as your knowledge in geotechnical modelling software to deliver achievable and efficient mine designs/plans.
Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position you will have a Bachelor of Engineering (Geotechnical or Mining) with 2-5 years’ experience.

It is essential for the incumbent to demonstrate prior experience and/or knowledge in the following:

• Previous experience within mining operations (preferably coal) at least 2-5 years in an Open Cut environment will be highly regarded.
• Provide geotechnically sound stability assessments of life of mine, Mid-term & Short-term stages.
• Gather geotechnical data through wall mapping, exploration logging & sampling.
• Assist the site’s geology team in developing, executing exploration programs including geotechnical sampling and logging.
• Develop & maintaining geotechnical databases for rock mass strength, defect strength & defect mapping.
• Developing and maintaining the Ground Control Hazard Plans and Geotechnical Domains based on the most up to date geological and geotechnical data.
• Adopting a Rock Mass Rating system for the site.
• Performing pit reconciliations and pit floor sign-off to ensure sufficient floor treatment for future dump stability.
• Must have at least one of the following qualifications Mining Engineering OR Civil Engineering OR Geology.

WHO WE ARE

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Please refer the Job description for details