Freelance consultant / SME (Underground Geotechnical and Ground Control Speciali

About dss+ At dss+ , you don’t just deliver projects - you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future. We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations in high-risk and asset-intensive industries to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability. With a heritage rooted in DuPont’s industrial operations, we combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients. Why This Role As a freelance Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will bring deep expertise in underground geotechnical engineering and Ground Control to support a major mining expansion project. Working alongside dss+ and client stakeholders, you will review operational procedures, identify operational and safety risks, challenge existing practices where appropriate, and provide practical recommendations aligned with industry leading practices. This is a project-based advisory role focused on technical review, risk identification, and procedure improvement rather than full-time consulting delivery. Why This Industry As underground mining operations become more complex and technically demanding, effective Ground Control is critical to protecting people, infrastructure, and operational continuity. dss+ supports mining organizations in strengthening operational risk management by ensuring that technical requirements, Critical Controls, and engineering