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Evolution Mining

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Open Pit

Evolution Mining

. Provide geotechnical leadership and assurance for slope stability, ground control and pit wall performance throughout the mine life .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeAustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in open pit geotechnical engineering, focusing on slope stability, hazard management, and risk assessment. Proven ability to lead geotechnical monitoring and analysis while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe operational practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Open Pit Geotechnical EngineeringGeotechnical MonitoringHazard ManagementStakeholder EngagementGeotechnical Modelling Software

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Hard Skills
Slope StabilityMine Geotechnical ManagementRisk AssessmentGeotechnical AnalysisGeotechnical Systems Development
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationProactive ApproachSelf-MotivatedSolution Focused
Tools & Technologies
VulcanSurpacSlide2RocsciencePrism MonitoringLeicaTrimbleRemote Slope Monitoring Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)
Industry Keywords
Geotechnical LeadershipOpen Pit Mining OperationHigh-Performing Technical TeamMining Contractor Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide geotechnical leadership and assurance for slope stability, ground control and pit wall performance throughout the mine life
  • Influence the safe design, development and performance of a new open pit mining operation
  • Deliver geotechnical monitoring, analysis and recommendations supporting safe operational decision-making
  • Develop and enhance geotechnical systems, hazard controls and TARPs
  • Partner with mining, geology, survey and contractor teams
  • Contribute to establishing a high-performing technical team and future Northparkes growth projects
  • Report to the Mining Superintendent – Open Pit

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or equivalent qualification
  • Experience in open pit geotechnical engineering, slope stability or mine geotechnical management
  • Practical knowledge of geotechnical monitoring, hazard management and risk assessment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A proactive, self motivated and solution focused approach
  • Experience with Vulcan and/or Surpac highly regarded
  • Exposure to Slide2, Rocscience or similar geotechnical modelling software highly regarded
  • Experience with prism monitoring, Leica, Trimble or remote slope monitoring systems highly regarded
  • Experience working within mining contractor environments highly regarded

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation support
  • Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
  • Life insurance and income protection
  • Health insurance
  • Quarterly performance bonuses
  • Employee share scheme
  • Referral bonuses
  • Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
  • Recognition program
  • Study assistance
  • Gym visits
  • BP fuel card
  • Attractive rosters
  • Flexible work options