Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:All BHP employees and contractors please apply using your BHP credentials / email address.Please click on 'BHP Employee / Contractor Login' button on the top right of this page to apply.Geotechnical EngineerJob Posting End Date:Job Country: AustraliaJob State/Province: South AustraliaAbout BHP:At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.Come and be a part of this success.About the Role:Carrapateena is a large-scale, world-class modern mine operated by world-class people. This exciting role is now available, and we want the very best of the best on deck to lead the team and collectively deliver exceptional results.At Carrapateena, we believe our greatest asset is our people and we are working hard to provide a wonderful mix of age, cultural and geographical backgrounds to further enrich our inclusive workplace culture. We truly value your ideas and encourage you to champion innovation and collaboration, we are here to unlock your value and offer opportunities that supercharge your career to go beyond what is possible.An exciting opportunity now exists for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join the Carrapateena Team to support the operation by continued geotechnical data collection and design, modelling and planning.Location: Carrapateena, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)Roster: 8 days on; 6 days offDepartment: Mining OperationsManager: Senior Engineer – GeotechnicalEmployment Type: Permanent, Full TimeIn This Role You Will:Ensure quality control & assurance (QAQC) of ground support systems are maintained and effective.Support the operation by continued geotechnical data collection and interpretation for update of geotechnical/structural models, major infrastructure design, ground control planning and long-term development/production plans.Management of geotechnical monitoring databases.High priority geotechnical tasks including, but not limited to, cave, seismicity, ground control and inrush management.Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive value-add projects.Consistent communications to key stakeholders with respect to geotechnical hazard management.Design & execute instrumentation programs to aid geotechnical hazard management.Other geotechnical role functions as required.About You:Geotechnical Engineering experience in an underground metalliferous mine. Sub-level or block caving experience highly regarded.Undergraduate qualifications in either geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, civil engineering or earth sciences (geology, geophysics).Implementation of geotechnical processes and systems.QAQC of ground support systems.Practical experience with geotechnical mapping, monitoring systems, ground support calculations/designs and stability analysis.Establishing and/or maintaining aspects of a geotechnical management system.Collection & interpretation of geotechnical observations and geological data (structure).Experience using mining/geotechnical software (Deswik, MxRap, IMS suite, Leapfrog).About Our Process:At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. 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