Mining - Operations (Mining, Resources & Energy) Full time Competitive Salary & Discretionary Bonuses Westgold Resources is an innovative and progressive West Australian gold producer located in the Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions of WA. We are looking for people with passion and drive who want to advance their careers. With new mines, new equipment and a new energy across our business, there's never been a better time to join Westgold. About the opportunity The underground Beta Hunt Mine, located 600 km from Perth in Kambalda, Western Australia, is a deposit with the very rare feature of hosting both gold and nickel resources in adjacent discrete mineralised zones.
The mining tenements on which the Beta Hunt Mine is located are held by Gold Fields Limited. Westgold operates the Beta Hunt Mine by virtue of a sub-lease agreement with Gold Fields Limited.
Reporting into the Geotechnical Superintendent, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer plays a pivotal role ensuring the compliance of geotechnical considerations as per Mine Safety and Regulations.
The role includes: Maintain and update the ground control management plan (GCMP).Provide geotechnical advice to mining operations and technical services, to ensure geotechnical risks are effectively communicated, managed and controlled.Provide geotechnical input to the mining sequence, scheduling process and mine design.Actively review ground control performance with regard to mining design and operational practice.Management and monitoring of all geotechnical hazards for the UG operations and inactive open pit.Develop an understanding of mining design, planning, geological and operational issues to identify and communicate potential opportunities and concerns.Daily production tasks relating to geotechnical engineering, including development plans, inspections and data collection, geotechnical monitoring analysis and QAQC.Conduct geotechnical numerical modelling as required.Ensure QAQC regime for ground support elements is implemented effectively.Actively identify and manage Geotechnical risks.Assist with the training and mentoring of junior geotechnical engineers.Deliver ground awareness to mine site personnel.Reporting the rock fall, rock mass deformation and updating database where applicable.What do I need? A degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Civil or equivalent.Commitment to safety, work well in a team and having good communication skills.Proficient at using stress modelling software such as Map3D and RS3D.Proficient at using RocScience software i.e. Unwedge, Dips.Valid driver's license.The Westgold Offer: A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer.Performance based bonus.Site Allowance (if applicable).Group salary continuous insurance.A health and wellness allowance.Health insurance discount.A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!5 years' pro rata long service leave.Salary sacrifice options.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.
We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations, we encourage you to apply.
Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now! Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).
Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams lead to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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