Geotechnical & Backfill Engineer

#WeAreAeris
Aeris Resources is a mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Its copper-dominant portfolio comprises three operating assets, a long-life development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio, spanning Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.  

About the role
Reporting to the Mine Manager/Technical Services Manager, the purpose of this role is to provide technical support to ensure the mine development and production activities and all active mine areas remain at an acceptable level of risk from geotechnical hazards. 

• You will ensure compliance with all legislative and statutory requirements, as well as internal company management standards
• Manage and coordinate geotechnical activities and requirements on site
• Providing key geotechnical input into mine design, planning and daily activities
• Providing geotechnical support to mining engineers, geologists and operations personnel
• Complete reporting and effective business improvement and risk management activities
• Liaise closely with all operational and technical teams to ensure compliance is maintained with regards to costs and productivity for delivering mining physicals

About You

• Relevant experience in a similar role in an underground metalliferous mine (hard rock)
• Tertiary qualified Geotechnical Engineer, Geologist, Mining Engineer, or Civil Engineer
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Competent user of relevant mining software
• Experience in bulk mining methods
• Remnant mining experience
• Experience in backfilling methods such as cemented rock fill (CRF) and paste fill as well as practical knowledge of backfill instrumentation.

What we offer

• 8:6 roster (days only), or 5:2, 4:3 roster or FIFO from Brisbane
• Travel allowance provided for DIDO options
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Meals & Accommodation provided by the company OR $15,000 Net Residential Allowance to reside locally
• Annual Incentive Program
• 8 Year Mine Life - working direct for the Mine Owner/Operator

The Operation
Tritton Copper Operations is a long life copper operation located near the towns of Nyngan and Cobar in central New South Wales that commenced production in 2005. One hundred percent owned and operated by Aeris Resources, Tritton forms the cornerstone of Aeris copper production.

Tritton comprises an underground mining complex feeding a 1.8 million tonne per annum conventional processing plant. Copper concentrate produced at the operation is railed to the Port of Newcastle for export to customers internationally. The current mine plan for Tritton extends to FY2030.

Our Process
Our people rock!  While our main business is copper, zinc and gold, we consider our people to be one of our most valuable resources.  As part of the recruitment process, there are checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.  The types of checks conducted will depend on the role you are applying for.
  
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace.  We celebrate what makes us unique. Applications from people of all cultural background, ages, sexualities and genders is encouraged.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate they have the legal right to work in Australia.

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