Senior Geotechnical Engineer | Waio Eph | Fifo 8/6 Ds Only Roster

Senior Geotechnical Engineer | WAIO EPH | FIFO 8/6 DS Only Roster Join to apply for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer | WAIO EPH | FIFO 8/6 DS Only Roster role at BHP. About 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 We are seeking a dedicated operations Senior Geotechnical Engineer to play a vital role in our operational teams at one of our Open Cut Mines in the Pilbara. Reporting to the Lead Geotechnical and supported by a central geotechnical engineering group, you will be the single point of contact for geotechnical matters on site over your 8:6 roster with a back to back. Your primary purpose will be to provide essential geotechnical support to ensure the safe and economic extraction of Iron Ore along with driving improvement projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to pit advancement strategies and have a tangible impact on the value and profitability of the mine. Core Accountabilities Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development. Provide leadership in identifying and managing geotechnical risks in mine design and execution across life of asset. Conduct geotechnical stability assessments and deliver designs for tactical planning. Offer expert geotechnical advice to operational and planning teams to effectively manage hazards. Perform inspections and monitoring of active mining areas, issuing geotechnical hazard reports and instrumentation requirements. Continuously identify and implement opportunities for improvement in geotechnical practices. About You You are a proactive and autonomous professional with a strong understanding of technical risk in an open-cut mining environment. Your robust analytical and report-writing skills are complemented by your ability to maintain comprehensive data records. You are an excellent communicator, capable of building strong collaborative relationships and conveying complex geotechnical information to various stakeholders, from operators to mine planners. Qualifications And Experience A Bachelor's degree in geological engineering, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or mining engineering. A geology degree combined with a Master's in geotechnical engineering is also acceptable. Experience in operational mining environment. Experience in mine geotechnical analysis and risk assessment, including slope design in soil and rock. Working knowledge of Vulcan or Deswik, along with experience in Rocscience software and geotechnical monitoring equipment (radars, prisms, piezometers). What Makes a Successful Candidate? You are the go-to person for geotechnical issues, fostering confidence, collaboration and open communication. You actively grow the geotechnical knowledge of the team through presentations and daily interactions internally and externally. You are receptive to new ideas and challenges to optimize mine designs for safety and value. You have a deep understanding of the site's value drivers and contribute to its profitability. You ensure hazard controls are practical, understood, and effectively implemented. 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. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. We offer a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer BHP is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. Accessibility Statement If you have a disability and would like to adjust our recruitment process, please email us at ****** Details Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Mining Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr