Graduate Trainee-Geotechnical Engineering – SANDFIRE RESOURCES

The role will involve working directly alongside the geotechnical and mining team to develop skills and knowledge, getting involved in a wide range of aspects involving the Ground Control Management Plan managing uncontrolled fall of ground principal hazard from Slope Monitoring, Slope Design, D&B Designs and implementation ensuring quality control.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist with the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP)
• Support geotechnical data acquisition through field mapping, core logging, rock strength testing, drill hole analysis, and seepage mapping activities at best practice and standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams i.e Geology, Survey, Mine Planning and Operations to integrate geotechnical considerations into mine design, scheduling and day to day operations
• Prepare and contribute to geotechnical reports, technical documents, and presentations including weekly compliance summaries, wall sign-off packages, and blast design inputs.
• Participate in Slope stability assessments and operate Geotechnical monitoring systems such as Slope Stability Radars, Geomos, Subsurface instrumentation (piezometers and Time Domain Reflectometers) ensuring alignment with GCMP protocols
• Ensuring full compliance to legal requirements through monitoring of Mine slopes & Dumps and ensuring a live legal register is maintained
• Ensuring Geotechnical hazard plans are updated and information timeously disseminated to the right audience at the right platform and forums
• Ensuring Geotechnical critical controls are implemented, maintained and monitored as recommended

Technical Competencies

• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• A strong commitment to safe work practices.

Behaviours/Personal Attributes

• A proactive attitude and an eagerness to learn new skills
• Strong communication skills, ability to speak with all levels within the organisation

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Should have graduated with First Class (1) or Second-Class Upper Division (2:1)
• Entry Level Position.
• Registered or ability to register with Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
• Must be in possession of a valid Class B Driver’s License