Senior Underground Geotechnical Engineer

Burgundy Diamond; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underground Geotechnical Engineer with a wealth of experience to enhance mine design and operational processes. This pivotal role involves integrating complex data sets and implementing innovative ground support systems tailored to site conditions. The company values its employees and offers a supportive environment focused on health, safety, and professional development. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the diamond mining sector while working in a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Company paid extended health care

Dental and vision care

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Employer matched pension

Generous paid vacation

Dependent Scholarship Program

Employee discounts

Accommodations and meals

Fully equipped gym

Recreation facilities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience required.
• Degree in geotechnical engineering or relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on mine design and risk identification.
• Design and implement ground support systems with quality assurance.
• Lead and mentor geotechnical professionals.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Risk Management

Data Integration

Analytical Solutions

Geotechnical Modeling

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

RocScience Suite

GeoStudio

Maptek Suite

Job description

Position Title: Senior Underground Geotechnical Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Underground Geotechnical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our team. As Senior Underground Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing mine design, operational processes, and risk mitigation strategies. Your expertise will be critical in integrating complex data sets, implementing ground support systems, and providing innovative solutions tailored to specific site conditions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Provide expert guidance on mine design, operational processes, and risk identification.
2. Integrate rock mass parameters and monitoring data for effective mine design.
3. Design and implement compliant ground support systems with quality assurance.
4. Conduct geotechnical reviews of designs and audits for compliance.
5. Design and manage stability monitoring systems, implementing ground control strategies.
6. Conduct 2D and 3D geotechnical modeling for the structural model of mines.
7. Oversee data gathering, mapping, and compile accurate geotechnical databases.
8. Provide analytical solutions tailored to site-specific conditions.
9. Lead, coach, and mentor geotechnical professionals.
10. Demonstrate competency in risk management and assessment.
11. Possess a deep understanding of underground and/or surface mine design and operations.

Education/Experience

1. Degree in geotechnical engineering, specializing in rock mechanics or a relevant discipline.
2. 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
3. Advanced experience with industry software such as RocScience suite, GeoStudio, and Maptek suite.

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus and total compensation package, including company paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Visit https://burgundydiamonds.com/careers/ to apply.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.