Title:  Technical Expert, Geotechnical Engineer - Monitoring

The Underground Geotechnical Group has a major role in the success of PTFI as it continues to operate the mines and bring new mines in development and production; ensuring that the underground operations are geotechnically reliable; the global and local support systems provide a safe working environment; and, that the mines are monitored and managed to provide the expected revenue stream.  The work carried out by the group includes rock mass characterization, support design, ground control, hydrology, QA/QC of support systems, monitoring of ground and cave behavior and evaluation/prediction of cave performance. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• The Technical Expert Underground Geotechnical Engineering role exists to provide operational geotechnical support to PTFI’s mines. The intent of the role is provide:

1. Core underground geotechnical design expertise across operating and developing mines, including KL’s transition from development to production.
2. Ground support design and ground control skills in an operational environment
3. Assistance with the evaluation of cave performance and production forecasts as well design and commissioning of the monitoring system and related interpretation to support business strategic objectives

• Assist in the development of the Underground Geotechnical group that provides key technical advice and support to the Grasberg Underground Operations.
• Geotechnical analysis and design for the GBC, DMLZ and Kucing Liar (KL) caving operations and for the Big Gossan stoping operation, all within PTFI’s Grasberg business unit.
• Assist in the development of partnering arrangements with key specialist providers, such as rock bolt suppliers and equipment OEMS.
• Provide expert advice to ensure that best geotechnical design and ground control practices are applied to the underground mines.
• Provide expert advice to ensure that appropriate geotechnical decisions are undertaken.  These will range from advice on ground support in very soft ground, to guidance on mine seismicity to cave performance.
• Develop, coach and mentor national staff to build capacity, ensure knowledge transfer and that analyses follow international best practices.
• Provide professional advice/recommendations to PTFI leadership and supervisory staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering of Geological Engineering or acceptable Tertiary qualifications with at least ten (10) years of working experience in the application of geotechnical engineering to underground mining.
• Demonstrated expertise in geotechnical engineering and ground control as applied to underground mining.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others and communicate complex issues.
• Highly focused on geotechnical analysis and design as applied to underground mining and assessing geotechnical aspects of underground mine production.  This requires in depth knowledge of rock engineering and ground control.
• Ability to perform in-depth analysis of complex geotechnical issues and convey the results to senior management.
• Ability to develop preventive actions as opposed to corrective actions.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a culturally diversified workforce.
• Strong computer skills.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) and willing to learn Bahasa.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• High level communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering of Geological Engineering or acceptable Tertiary qualifications with (15) years of working experience in the application of geotechnical engineering to underground mining.
• Professional registration with a recognized body is an advantage.

Criteria/Conditions

• Copper Overseas Service Company ("COSCO") promotes a drug/ alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable Company Standards

COSCO has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others. Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive:

• Positions within COSCO which are held by employees who receive Safety Training; or
• Positions within COSCO which are held by employees who operate equipment or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing their COSCO job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel)

Benefits: Begin first day of employment

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Relocation assistance/Ex-Pat incentives

COSCO is an equal opportunity employer