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Superintendent Geotechnical - Carrapateena

Mid levelSeniorFull-timeOfficeAustraliaPosted 2 weeks agoVerified 10 hours ago
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About the job

This job is about leading the Geotechnical team at BHP’s Carrapateena operation, focusing on safety, integrity, and risk management. Making a meaningful impact in a modern underground copper-gold operation, you will have the opportunity to grow your career while supporting the transition to large-scale block cave mining. The team values collaboration, innovation, and a culture of care, ensuring a supportive work environment.

You'll be responsible for

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Overseeing geotechnical risks

Manage and mitigate geotechnical risks while transitioning from SLC to block cave mining.
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Leading the Geotechnical Team

Develop and guide a team of geotechnical professionals focused on planning and governance.
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Building partnerships

Establish strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance production and safety.

Key criteria

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Geotechnical engineering experience

Proven experience in geotechnical engineering within underground mining.

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Material risk management

Demonstrated experience managing material risks in mining operations.

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Team leadership skills

Experience leading and developing high-performing geotechnical teams.

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5 criteria for this job
Geotechnical engineering experience
Proven experience in geotechnical engineering within underground mining.

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Material risk management
Demonstrated experience managing material risks in mining operations.

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Team leadership skills
Experience leading and developing high-performing geotechnical teams.

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Continuous improvement strategies
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Mining software proficiency
Experience using mining and geotechnical software like Deswik and Leapfrog.

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