Engineer - Geotechnical – Open Pit 

About Us

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, we focus on extracting high-quality mineral resources while prioritizing the well-being of our employees, the environment, and the local communities. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in. At NPL, we strive to create a positive impact, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations.

The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced individual to join our Geotech Team - Mine Technical Services Department as an Engineer- Geotechnical - Open Pit.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Engineer - Geotechnical, the Engineer-Geotech is responsible for providing geotechnical engineering support to ensure the safe, stable, and cost-effective design and operation of open pit mines. The role focuses on slope design, ground control, monitoring, and risk management while supporting mine planning and day-to-day operations.

In this role, you will:

Develop, review and maintain open pit slope designs including bench, inter-ramp and overall slope angles.

Perform geotechnical analyses to assess slope stability and ground behaviour.

Establish and update geotechnical design criteria and ground control standards.

Assess the impact of geology, structures, groundwater and mining sequence on pit stability.

Design, implement and manage slope monitoring systems (e.g., prisms, radar, piezometers, visual inspections).

Interpret monitoring data and provide timely recommendations to manage slope risk.

Prepare geotechnical hazard maps, exclusion zones and trigger action response plans (TARPs).

Investigate geotechnical instabilities and recommend mitigation measures.

Provide day-to-day geotechnical support to open pit mining operations.

Participate in daily, weekly and monthly production and planning meetings.

Support safe mining practices through regular site inspections and communication.

Provide geotechnical inputs into short, medium and long-term mine plans.

Support pit optimization studies and pushback designs.

Balance safety, technical risk and economic outcomes in geotechnical recommendations.

Manage and interpret geotechnical data including core logging, laboratory testing and monitoring results.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure geotechnical risks are clearly communicated.

Maintain a high level of health and safety awareness and comply with the NPL Occupational Health & Safety Policy and all health and safety rules and procedures

About You

 To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experiences:

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field.

Experience in geotechnical engineering within open pit mining operations.

Sound understanding of rock mechanics, slope stability, and ground control principles.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience working in operational mining environments.

PNG National Driver’s License

Mobilization Requirement 

This is a PNG National position, a site-based role on a FIFO arrangement with a rotation of 21 days on and 14 days off. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening (to be arranged only for successful candidates after the interview stage), and provide an up-to-date Police Clearance Certificate (acquired within the last 6 months). Candidates must be PNG Nationals and available to start immediately. Females are encouraged to apply.

Join Our Team as a Engineer - Geotechnical - Open Pit

Embark on a rewarding career with New Porgera Limited as a Engineer - Geotechnical - One Pit. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team to contribute to NPL’s success. Enjoy a balanced work schedule, competitive compensation, and a chance to develop your career and technical expertise in a supportive and professional environment.

Note: This advert will be open until 14th of February 2026. If you do not hear from NPL within next two (2) weeks following the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this opportunity.