ABOUT US

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and the Yindjibarni people
Roster: 8D/6R Tuesday/Tuesday, FIFO ex Perth
We are seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our Solomon Operations Planning team as a Geotechnical Engineer – Medium Term Planning.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Engineering or Geology degree required.
• Previous mining operational experience in either an open pit or underground environment must be demonstrated with the ability to provide practical and innovative solutions to ground control challenges.
• Previous experience with geotechnical modelling and mining software packages (Rocscience and Vulcan) would be an advantage.
• Must hold current drivers licence.

• Operational geotechnical risk management inspections, production support and hazard reporting.
• Development, implementation and management of ground control standards for open pit slopes and waste rock dumps.
• Geotechnical monitoring system design, implementation, maintenance, analysis and reporting.
• Geotechnical rockmass and structural model reconciliation and recording.
• Design performance review and compliance tracking.
• Support geotechnical drilling programs; drill hole design, data collection and geotechnical database management, analysis and reporting.
• Slope stability modelling and design assessment.