At Eramet, we are convinced that the world needs metals produced by a responsible mining industry.
We are facing the greatest challenge in our history: to make a success of the energy and ecological transition and re-establish the conditions for lasting harmony between man and the Earth.
We share this conviction with our Group's 10,700 employees around the world, who are committed to making Eramet a benchmark in the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources, for the benefit of all.
Join Eramet and become the new face of mining!
Senior Geotechnical & Hydrology Engineer W/M
Halmahera, ID
Weda Bay, a strategic source of ore and a major focus of the energy transition.
Weda Bay Nickel, in which Eramet is a co-shareholder, is an integral part of the Group’s strategy to support the energy transition in a sustainable way by providing leading-edge solutions to meet the needs of the new metals era.
The Weda Bay Nickel mine, located on the island of Halmahera in northeast Indonesia, recently went into production in 2019. As part of a partnership with the Chinese steel group Tsingshan, the world’s leading producer of stainless steel and the majority shareholder of PT Weda Bay Nickel, Eramet brings its technical and operational expertise on the mining operations.
Senior Geotechnical & Hydrology Engineer W/M
Responsibilities :
• Geotechnical Engineering
- Design and validate pit slope angles, berms, and geotechnical risk profiles
- Conduct slope stability modelling and risk assessments
- Support core drilling programs and update geotechnical block models
- Install and monitor slope instrumentation (piezometers, prisms, radars)
- Provide geotechnical constraints for pushback and dump design
• Waste Dump & TSF Support
- Design dump foundations and sediment pond configurations
- Assess and manage risks related to dump and TSF stability
- Ensure integration of geotechnical aspects in tailings planning
• Water Management
- Design, maintain and optimize mine drainage systems (channels, culverts, sumps)
- Plan and supervise implementation of dewatering systems (pumps, wells)
- Conduct hydrological and hydrogeological modelling to support TSF and pit safety
- Monitor water balance, ensure compliance with discharge limits
• Support to Operations & Closure
- Coordinate with mine operations during weather events and high rainfall periods
- Participate in closure and reclamation planning with hydrological input
- Contribute to monthly risk reviews and compliance reports
• Mentoring & Supervision
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers
- Review and validate field implementation of designs
About you:
• BSc/MSc degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Mining Engineering
• Minimum 8 years in geotechnical and hydrology roles in mining
• Strong knowledge in waste dump design, slope stability, and dewatering systems
• Competence in software: Slide2, GeoStudio, Civil3D, Surpac, HEC-RAS, etc.
• Familiarity with Indonesian mining and environmental regulations
• Strong data discipline.
• Experience with dashboards (Power BI, Tableau), and database tools.
• Strong Excel, data modeling, and reporting capabilities
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Strong coordination across departments
• Ability to work in field and base camp rotations
• Clear communication and influence across technical/operational stakeholders
• Resilience and adaptability in remote, fast-changing contexts
• Field presence and collaboration with operators and supervisors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Fluent English required.
• Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin are valuable assets.
With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group.
We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, sexual orientation and beliefs.
We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.