Tait Watson

An enthusiastic engineer within the geotechnical industry with 2 years of experience, providing on-site support for open-cut brown coal mines in Latrobe Valley, Victoria. Possesses a strong foundation in geotechnical principles, field investigations, and site assessment, along with hands-on experience in managing geotechnical projects in diverse environments. Thrives in dynamic settings and is adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and efficient solutions. A commitment to excellence drives the ability to exceed project timelines and budget requirements. Passionate about working within the mining, environmental, and energy & resources industries, with a focus on applying expertise as a Geotechnical Engineer. Eager to leverage skills and experience in a relevant role or to contribute to innovative geotechnical projects while furthering professional development in the field.

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours), 04/23
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Provide CPR - HLTAID009, 04/24
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support - HLTAID010, 04/23
• Provide First Aid - HLTAID011, 04/23
• License to Perform High Risk Work (Forklift Truck), 05/22
• Responsible Service of Alcohol, 07/22

• Sanjive Narendranathan, Director & Principal Engineer | Civil Mine & Quarry Geotechnics, +61 420 249 624, sn@cmqgeotechnics.com.au, Sanjive was my colleague within the geotechnical mining group during our shared time at GHD
• Nikita Calabrese, Asset Engineer | AGL Australia, +61 421 811 311, NCalabrese@agl.com.au, Nikita is a former client-side colleague who manages GHD’s geotechnical support
• David Raftery, Southern Regional Manager | Menard Oceania, +61 407 926 767, draftery@menard.com.au, David was my manager at Menard