Geotechnical Engineer - Christmas Creek
Fortescue are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer
Summary about this job
Mining - Exploration & Geoscience
Company: Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
Location: Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-9063-5069
Fax: +61-7-2278-9002
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Detail information about job Geotechnical Engineer - Christmas Creek. Terms and conditions vacancy
Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has a vision be the safest, lowest cost, most profitable iron ore producer.
Since it was founded in 2003, Fortescue has discovered and developed significant iron ore deposits and constructed some of the largest mines in the world, producing more than 170 million tonnes of iron ore per annum.
Fortescue is continuing to improve its efficiency and establish itself for future growth in a rapidly changing global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.
Geotechnical Engineer - Christmas Creek
Reporting through to the Superintendent, 2YR Planning Christmas Creek
Key accountabilities will include:
- Provide geotechnical guidance to operations and technical personnel
- Assist in managing Christmas Creek's site geotechnical risks
- Ensure management plans and strategies comply with the state legislative requirements
Qualifications and skills required:
- At least one year of surface mining experience is required
- Knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation and interpretation of data
- Awareness of relevant legislation and mining regulations
- Demonstrated ability in geotechnical analysis software ie Rocscience Software
- Degree in geotechnical engineering, or engineering geology, or equivalent
Our values drive our culture and business performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to being inclusive at all times.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.