Field Engineer - Geotechnical

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Project Overview:

After more than 35 years operating as a successful uranium mine, the Ranger Project is entering its rehabilitation stage. Bechtel will be working alongside ERA and major stakeholder Rio Tinto to restore the land to the status of its surrounding World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. A collaborative project, this project will be developed in consultation with the Mirarr Traditional Owners and will benefit the Jabiru community.

Located 8 km east of Jabiru and 260 km south-east of Darwin, the Ranger Project will lead the way in the fast-growing area of mining closures. This role is offered on a 2:1 FIFO roster, Interested to learn more?

Visit: https://www.riotinto.com/Operations/australia/era and https://www.energyres.com.au/

Job Summary:

In this role you will conduct field investigations, testing and analysis, and liaise with stakeholders to monitor the success work scope designs. Your primary accountability will include field Geotech engineering activities associated with the tailings surface curst strength build, and subsequent capping activities which includes the installation of geotextiles, waste rock and various decant and monitoring equipment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Completion of field testing, inspections, and processing of related construction engineering documentation. Documentation will include various soil test records, construction completion records, as built drawings and non-conformance reports
• Collecting geotechnical data from sensors and field logs
• Analysing soil and rock properties (e.g., cohesion, friction angle, moisture content)
• Interpreting monitoring data to detect trends or early warning signs of failure
• Using software and tools for slope stability modelling
• Assessing slope failure risks based on geological and hydrological conditions
• Preparing technical reports with recommendations for mitigation
• Communicating findings to project managers, safety teams, and stakeholders
• Responsible for the activities of assigned construction engineers, such as the application of drawings, specifications, and subcontracts
• Monitoring the use of field equipment on tailings surfaces and identify risks and challenges
• Respond to technical queries from construction stakeholders with technical solutions that are considerate of costs and quality objectives
• Complete field inspections to ascertain the completions status of civil construction scopes, including the completion of related documentation
• Contribute to the technical teams work to progress critical works scope by assisting with options analysis and detailed scoping
• Coordinates with the Site Construction Manager on activities affecting the contract administration operation
• Works with various functions to ensure the project achieves corporate goals set for environmental, safety & health, quality, cost, and schedule

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 6-8 years of relevant experience or 8-10 years of relevant work experience (CPEng preferred)
• Experience in engineering of Mining or significant Civil projects in Australia

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures and the interaction with the other disciplines
• Experience and proven ability to manage Geotechnical engineering packages
• Experience in Geotechnical Testing and Analytical practices coupled with current knowledge of new methods of design and constructability
• Effective communication skills along with demonstrated supervision skills
• Solid planning and problem-solving skills

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