What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Instrumentation Technician – Perth position at Tetra Tech Careers?
Work across major WA mining, tailings & infrastructure projects
Perth-based role with paid site travel overtime opportunities
Join a leading consultancy with strong team culture
Hands-on role in our Instrumentation & Monitoring team delivering geotechnical monitoring across WA’s leading mining and infrastructure projects.
Tetra Tech Coffey is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Geotechnical Instrumentation Technician to join our Instrumentation & Monitoring team in Perth. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of mining (including tailings storage facilities), civil and infrastructure projects throughout Western Australia.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the preparation, installation, configuration, commissioning, operation and maintenance of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems across a variety of projects. Working closely with engineers and site teams, you’ll play a key role in supporting ground control, risk management, and operational safety outcomes. The role is Perth based, with travel to projects (fly and drive) as required.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, commission, and maintain geotechnical instrumentation systems, including piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers, load cells, strain gauges and vibration meters, and the data acquisition devices for those systems.
Conduct field testing, inspections, routine maintenance and troubleshooting
Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, project specifications, and safety standards
Collect, validate, and report monitoring data to support engineering decisions
Work collaboratively with engineers, contractors, and site personnel
Assist with supervision and coordination of field activities where required
About You
We’re looking for someone with g practical technical capability and a proactive, safety-first mindset.
You will ideally have:
Experience in geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring (mining, civil or infrastructure)
Hands-on experience installing and maintaining instrumentation systems
Exposure to mining environments
Strong understanding of QA/QC processes and site compliance requirements
Ability to manage and communicate monitoring data effectively
A strong commitment to safety, risk identification, and hazard management
Solid communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
If you have hands-on experience with geotechnical instrumentation and enjoy working in dynamic site environments, we’d love to hear from you
Why Tetra Tech Coffey?
Work with a leading geotechnical and environmental consultancy
Exposure to major WA projects across mining and infrastructure
Supportive team culture with opportunities for career development
Competitive salary including overtime
Be part of a team delivering high-quality monitoring solutions that directly impact safety and performance
About us
Tetra Tech Coffey provides high-end geotechnical, environmental, digital, and engineering design consulting services.
Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients.
With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices globally, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation. Our commitment to creating lasting, measurable value is reflected in our global 1 Billion People Challenge, which tracks how our 100,000 annual projects benefit people and communities around the world.