Matthew Kirk

Geotechnical Engineer & Chief Remote Pilot, Groundwork, Part of SLR – Asia Pacific

Asia-Pacific

Biography

Matthew Kirk is a Geotechnical Engineer based in our Milton office with over 14 years of experience in the coal mining and quarrying industries. Matthew is also the Chief Remote Pilot specialising in multi-rotor and bathymetric surveying operations across Australia. Previously, he held roles as Site Senior Executive and Operations Manager at the Roma Quarry, as well as a Project Geologist and Mine Geologist in several coal mines throughout Queensland, covering both open-cut and underground operations.

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Certifications

  • Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) - Multi-rotor up to 7kgs

  • Aeronautical Radio Operator's Certificate (AROC)

  • Graduate Diploma in Coal Mine Strata Control, UNSW

  • Bachelor of Geology, James Cook University

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