Aeris is an ASX listed diversified mining and exploration company with copper and gold operations across Australia.  Our expanding portfolio of operating mines, development projects, and exploration prospects make Aeris an exciting, growing company.

As part of achieving our goals we have a newly created Senior Geotechnical Engineer position in our Technical Services and Studies team based in Brisbane. This team is a shared service to Aeris operations and projects and provides technical support, development of long-term plans, governance of technical standards, supports operational excellence, and manages studies.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will provide group wide geotechnical expertise in analysing and assessing ground conditions, providing recommendations on mine excavation geometrics and appropriate levels of ground support to ensure a safe and efficient underground mining operations across the group’s operational sites. In addition, this role will see you providing consultation on Tailings storage facility design and strategy, geotechnical data collection and training of site team members.

Responsibilities include:

• Advise and provide consultative services to Technical Services teams on geotechnical issues
• Maintain and update the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) and ensure compliance with the site GCMP, including ground support QA/QC test work, such as grout strength and friction bolt pull tests
• Design, review and monitor ground support requirements for underground stopes and development areas
• Complete numerical modelling or similar to ensure safe extraction of stopes.
• Undertake regular reviews of the quality control of support installation and ensure any deficiencies with the ground support system at the mine are promptly reported to Underground Manager/General Manager
• Investigate and report on all significant activity such as rock noise, rock falls, large stress variations, unusual seismic activity and high rates of back.
• Present ground awareness training for mining team members and communicate relevant GCMP risks such as subsidence, air blast, inrush and working and around voids.
• Complete Geotechnical project work, UG mapping, sampling and stope monitoring; and all facets of grade control.
• Assist with monthly reconciliations, update wireframes and geological models and complete stope reconciliations.

We are looking for a highly capable professional who has proven experience supporting operating mines, projects and studies as a technical specialist.

The role will have the opportunity to work with a great team. Aeris has a very bright future and numerous opportunities to grow and invest. This role will be a key contributor and team player in ensuring Aeris success.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As an employer we value having an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace and we aim to reflect the diversity of communities in which we live and work.

We look for many different skills and abilities, as well as how you can enhance Aeris and our culture. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

To find out more about Aeris Resources visit www.aerisresources.com.au

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to a pre-employment medical and police check, in order to be considered for this role.

Only applicants with valid Australian working rights will be considered.