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With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential.
Join our team of industry leaders - because with us, your skills, knowledge and experience will make a difference to the benefit of our clients, communities and project partners.
About us
With a history since 1934, Thiess is the world's largest mining services provider. We offer the widest range of in-house surface and underground mining capabilities in leading commodities across Australia, Botswana, Canada, Chile, Indonesia and Mongolia. Every day, we optimise the mining lifecycle to create lasting value.
Thiess has a long journey of more than 30 years in Indonesia providing mining services for various projects and clients with support facilities in Balikpapan including workshops and training centre.
About the role
TheSenior Engineer Geotechnicalwill be responsible to provide a range of geotechnical related services to the Thiess Indonesia Business Unit. Reporting to the Manager Geotech and Geology and based on Balikpapan Support Facility on a 5/2 roster, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high quality solutions and results.
Some of your duties will include;
Provide a range of geotechnical related services to the Thiess Indonesia Business Unit
Collect geotechnical and hydro geological data on the rock mass
Collect geotechnical risk and hazard assessment data
Computing and modelling design and apply computer programs and models to characterize and predict rock and ground behaviour by looking at rock properties and then varying the situation parameters whether they be geometrical, material, etc. to see how the model responds to the change
Monitoring of the performance of the excavation pit and disposal slopes and evaluating whole geotechnical issue
Deal with slope stability issues, erosion, and effects of weather conditions on the pit stability
Evaluating and recommending geotechnical design and standard for mine planning, overburden, excavation and disposal construction
Provide geotechnical analysis and recommendation
Interpret and check data to create a geological database
Create a 3D computer model representing the geology of the proposed site
Manage the development of the model by liaising with external consultants
Check and modify the models prepared by external consultants
Provide advice to external consultants to enhance the model
Evaluate the risk of the model
About you
What skills and experience do you need?
Graduated from Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology or Geotechnical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction / mine surveying field
Proficient in Mining principles
Proficient in Geotechnical design
Proficient in IT and computer
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always.
Through this vision, we will build a community where respect, value and thoughtfulness toward each person will underpin their ability to bring their full self to work because here they will be empowered, safe and included.
How to apply
This role is an opportunity to make the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment there is no better time to join Thiess.
To apply for this role please follow the below link. Applications close on February 5th, 2021.
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