Job Description

Senior - Principal Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineers

Opportunities exist for experienced engineering geologists and/or geotechnical engineers to join a well-established geotechnical consultancy providing expert engineering geology and geotechnical engineering services.

Based in Perth, Western Australia, the consultancy specialises in working on large-scale mining projects from conception to operation and all stages in between, with projects ranging from ore processing facilities, non-processing infrastructure, corridors (rail, roads, conveyors, power transmission and pipelines) and port developments and expansions.  

The team is managed by leading practitioners with more than 30 years of experience.

Responsibilities may include:

• Planning and project management of geotechnical studies from site selection, through detailed design, construction and operation.  
• Conducting geotechnical site investigations, including desktop studies, engineering geological mapping and logging, supervision of ground investigation programmes including geotechnical drilling, test pitting, bulldozer costeans, geophysical surveys, and site trials and insitu testing.
• Provide construction and operation support including application of the Observational Method, earthworks and ground stabilisation construction and performance (both over time and following "events" which have impacted them).
• Review and collate engineering geological and geotechnical data.
• Analyse / provide input to the analyses of the stability of slopes in cuttings (through rock and soil) and embankments, foundations including provide recommendations on appropriate foundation systems, pavements for roads, rail earthworks and airstrips and identification of sources of the various types of fill required for projects.
• Carry out geotechnical analysis and design of foundations, slopes, piles, earthworks and other geo-structures including assisting with modifying designs based on as encountered ground conditions during construction.
• Conduct and/or provide input to risk analyses to identify critical geo-risks and uncertainties, and investigation and/or management strategies to deal with them.
• Write technical reports including factual, interpretative and site observation reports.
• Review and/or develop laboratory testing programmes for rock and soil samples.
• Proposal/bid preparation and management, including addressing scope, contract requirements, schedule development, costing, identifying and verifying appropriate subcontractors, writing and reviewing.
• Support, mentor and train team members. 

To be successful for the position, you must have:

• A desire to be involved in a range of dynamic, large-scale, fast-track projects where the application of engineering is contributing to their success.
• 8 + years of demonstrated experience.
• Solid understanding of AS1726 requirements.
• High-level report writing with excellent communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of project personnel.
• Relevant Tertiary qualification such as Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering. Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering (civil based on completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of university studies).
• A full C-Class WA drivers licence.
• Ability to travel to the site, often on short notice.

  
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, especially if you have been thinking about making the move to WA, feel free to reach out. Please contact Grant Winstanley for further information or drop him an email to grant@ssaltd.com.au