About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Geotechnical Engineer to join a Geotechnical Data Acquisition team within a Tier 1 mining operation.
Reporting to the Superintendent Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and delivering high-quality geotechnical data to support modelling and operational decisions.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Resource Development and Operations in a dynamic site-based environment.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity with Rio Tinto
- $63 – $70 per hour (depending on experience)
- 6-month initial contract
- Strong potential for extension or permanent opportunity
- FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth
- Opportunity to work with a Tier 1 mining company
- Exposure to large-scale operations and technically challenging work
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Provide geotechnical core logging support
- Analyse, validate and interpret geotechnical datasets from field programs
- Ensure accurate diamond core logging and televiewer data collection in line with company standards
- Assist with planning and execution of drilling programs
- Coordinate with stakeholders on drilling priorities
- Maintain strong safety and data quality standards
- Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining Engineering or Geology (preferred)
- Proven experience with geotechnical logging methodologies (essential)
- Experience in the resources sector (mining preferred)
- Iron ore or Pilbara geology exposure advantageous but not essential
- Candidates from oil & gas or civil backgrounds encouraged to apply
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
