Geotechnical Engineer

Discovery Silver Corp.; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to enhance safety and efficiency in underground mining operations. This role involves conducting vital geotechnical assessments, ensuring adherence to ground control management plans, and actively participating in risk mitigation strategies. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, improve communication on geotechnical issues, and contribute to training initiatives. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the mining sector and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in rock mechanics or underground mining engineering.
• Familiarity with geotechnical risk identification and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical assessments and support risk mitigation efforts.
• Perform inspections and quality control audits of ground support systems.
• Assist in training workforce on geotechnical hazard identification.

Skills

Geotechnical Risk Mitigation

Ground Control Management

Communication Skills

Quality Control Audits

Rock Mechanics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering

Mining Technician Diploma

Mining Technologist Diploma

Tools

Deswik

Map3D

RS2

Unwedge

Job description

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location
Timmins, Ontario

Schedule
4x3

Purpose

• To complete in-field geotechnical assessments including but not limited to bolting job task observations, pull testing support tendons, heading inspections, ground support audits and surface waste stockpile monthly inspection
• To use historical performance, industry best practice prediction tools and analysis as well as instrumentation to advise technical team on geotechnical risk mitigation measures for development and longhole stoping. To educate the operations workforce in geotechnical risk identification.
• To improve communication of geotechnical-related items through clear and concise engineering prints, meaningful contributions to meetings and positive collaborations with the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with the site Ground Control Management Plan and ensure that Mine Operations are adhering to the guidance and requirements outlined in it.
• Perform inspections of underground workings as well as utilize information provided by the instrumentation systems to proactively assess ground control risk and ensure ground support systems are adequate to mitigate geotechnical risk to workers.
• Perform quality control audits of ground support materials and installations, including assessments such as pull tests, torque tests, shotcrete strength tests, etc., to verify effectiveness of ground support.
• Review long hole master prints to ensure blast plan supports stope stability risk mitigation measures.
• Carry out daily management tasks to ensure quality backfilling of workings, including developing fill plans for individual stopes and preparing appropriate backfill prints.
• Address geotechnical issues documented in the ground control logbook as appropriate.
• Review of other engineering prints to ensure geotechnical risk/hazards are identified and ground support outlined is appropriate for the local ground conditions.
• Design rehabilitation and cable prints using Deswik, outlining site specific ground support installations. Participate in weekly planning meetings and pre-site inspections to provide geotechnical input; specifically advise on geotechnical risk considerations and mitigation measures.
• Assist in providing geotechnical hazard identification training to workforce.
• Support communication initiatives to inform the workforce of geotechnical activities.
• Participate in other geotechnical-related tasks outlined by the Geotechnical Superintendent

Training and Education

• Bachelor of Science in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering (preferred) or Mining Technician Diploma, Mining Technologist Diploma
• Ability to register with professional designation would be considered an asset.
• Have a minimum of 3 years working in rock mechanics or at an underground mining operation in the engineering department.
• FamiliarityDeswik, Map3D, RS2 and Unwedge would be considered an asset

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

As an equal opportunity employer, Discovery is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.