OceanaGold are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Engineer-Geotechnical (Level 2) to ensure geotechnical-related concerns are addressed and or mitigated by effective planning and implementation of geotechnical plans and procedures. De-risking the UG mining operation against adverse geotechnical conditions that present a risk to the short and long-term objectives of the Didipio operation. This job includes providing geotechnical support and education to the workforce providing technical support to establish safe and efficient paste-filling operations, monitoring the implementation of the ground control management and paste-fill management plans and performing daily to monthly geotechnical functions of the geotechnical section. The role will report to the Supervisor–Geotechnical.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Review and update Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs)
- Develop and implement data acquisition, geotechnical modelling, and ground control standards, procedures, and processes
- Review and implementation of PHMP ground and strata instability plan (underground and surface), GCMP, and Paste fill Management plan
- Prepare and implement ground support designs and plans (Cable bolt, Ground Support Standards and rehabilitation plans)
- Analyse and interpret geotechnical data (i.e. rock mass rating, laboratory testing, mapping, logging and modelling)
- Inspect active and inactive underground headings, and surface landforms within the mine site and identified community area
- Manage and analyse UG and surface monitoring systems (Prisms, inclinometer, radar)
- Implement geotechnical plans to address risks and challenges identified and create and manage geotechnical structural models
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost control and forecasting
- Follow up with contractors, suppliers, and consultants regarding deliverables to ensure timeliness of delivery and completeness of supplies
