Junior Geotechnical Engineer

**Date**:2 Oct 2024

**Location**: Balikpapan Baru, East Kalimantan, ID, 76114

**Company**:Orica

**About Orica**

GroundProbe is a global technology leader specialising in real-time solutions for measuring and monitoring geohazards. We create state-of-the-art technologies and software that help our customer better manage risk, maintain operations, and keep people and communities safe. We are the brand most trusted in the market and widely recognised as an innovation powerhouse.

We are amazingly proud of our diverse, collaborative culture and are committed to an inclusive and supportive work environment that values and respects all individuals. We are a proudly flexible workplace that supports the wellbeing of our people as they balance their work and family lives. We promote diverse career paths and support the development of knowledge and skills.

GroundProbe is part of Orica Digital Solutions, a business stream of Orica.

**About the role**

Join one of the largest assembled teams of geotechnical mining professionals in the world called GSS. GSS is a worldclass global support network that assists our customers with effective slope stability and underground risk management through comprehensive technical support. The key to your success in this role will be demonstrating your initiative to learn, develop, and succeed. Applicants must also have experience preparing and presenting reports, delivering training to individuals and small groups. Geotechnical engineering knowledge in open pit and underground mining will make you a highly regarded applicant. The Geotechnical Engineer will be based in our Global Geotechnical Support Services centre in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia.**What you will be doing**
- Work safely, and with regard to the safety of others, including: Compliance with all OH&S policies and procedures
- Provide geotechnical support services on GroundProbe technologies via remote support or on-site
- Provide SSR Geotechnical reports on client SSR data for final review and sign-off by the Senior Geotechnical Engineer
- Help maintain an information database on wall failure data captured by GroundProbe’s SSR technology and the associated geotechnical information;
- Encourage and promote the use of GroundProbe’s products and services;
- Ensure optimal use of SSR systems through provision of education and guidance to GroundProbe staff and existing clients;
- Gather feedback from customers in order to help the development of new systems, technologies, features, etc.

**What you will bring**
- Fresh graduate or experienced Bachelor of Engineering Geology, civil engineering, geophysics or mining engineering degree (Postgraduate education would be well considered).
- Demonstrated direct geotechnical experience with the radar technology would be well considered.
- Advanced computer skills
- Fluency in English, with other languages advantageous (Bahasa, Mandarin, Spanish, French or Portuguese)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous work experience within the mining industry would be well considered.
- Strong teamwork, initiative and communication skills
- Honesty and integrity, and a keen interest in technology and innovation
- Honesty and integrity, and a keen interest in technology and innovation
- Experience with Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Outlook
- Good understanding of Mining Safety Management System Aspect by always prioritizing Safety Value.

**What we offer**

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.**We respect and value all**

GroundProbe promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.