Geotechnical Engineer FIFO

About Lady Loretta

This is your opportunity to join the Redpath team at the world class Lady Loretta Mine, approximately 140km North-West of Mt Isa, whereby Redpath are responsible for all facets of the mining operation.  The Lady Loretta Operation has been set up using industry leading technology, and Redpath have continued these standards with mobilisation of new equipment with an emphasis on technology to support safe and efficient production outcomes.

About the role

The Geotech Engineer is responsible for all site investigations, providing expert guidance regarding ground control and the identification and management of geotechnical hazards. The position will be a 16 days on, 12 days off roster. Mount Isa and Cloncurry residents are encouraged to apply. FIFO will also be available from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns.

Duties

• Identification of rock hazards and their remediation and management;
• Planning, managing and executing geotechnical site investigations in an underground mining environment;
• Back analysis of stope performance and paste backfill design;
• Ground support design and QA/QC;
• Daily operational support to peer engineering group and operations personnel in terms of geotechnical direction;
• Management of geotechnical projects; and
• Preparing proposals and technical reports.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant technical qualifications (Degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering; Engineering Geology);
• 3+ years of experience in an underground geotechnical engineering role;
• Strong ability to work collaboratively at both an internal and external, client-facing level;
• Proven technical skills;
• Demonstrable proven track record of successful project delivery;
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening;
• Current manual drivers licence; and
• A safety approach in keeping with Redpath's principle Safety - First, Last and Always.

In return you can expect

• Family friendly lifestyle roster 
• Career paths through internal promotions 
• Competitive hourly rate with annual leave, sick leave 
• Fortnightly pay 
• PPE provided
• New & modern Camp and onsite camp facilities –Ensuite rooms, Gym, Wet Mess, Free Wifi, TV with Foxtel. 
• Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation and Novated car leasing 
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA 
• Business improvement and innovation rewards 
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200) 
• Employee Assistance (4 sessions per annum), well-being assistance that’s free for all the family 
• Investment in training in OEM Accredited Trade Courses 

How to Apply

As an equal opportunity employer, Redpath is sensitive to the importance of diversity in the workplace and supports this through a work environment committed to gender equality and cultural diversity. We welcome applications from candidates willing to join a collaborative team and encourage women & Indigenous people to apply.

We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so you can apply for this great opportunity by simply clicking on the 'apply' button below or by visiting our website. 

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