Lead Geotechnical Engineer — Open-Pit Mining & Safety

Equinox Gold Corp.; Canada; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold Corp. in Geraldton, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead all operational geotechnical tasks at the mine site.

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for geotechnical planning, rock mechanics, and slope stability within open pit operations. You will supervise the geotechnical team, coordinate with contractors and consultants, and maintain rigorous safety standards while ensuring accurate data management and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the mining industry with geotechnical focus.
• Professional engineering designation in Ontario or eligible to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the geotechnical team and responsibilities within an open pit mining environment.
• Develop procedures to support mine engineering and operations in geotechnical requests.
• Maintain and update the site geotechnical surveillance program.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Engineering principles

Detail-oriented

Open pit mining

Slope stability radar

Education

Professional Engineering Designation in Ontario

Tools

Deswik

RocScience

Job description

Equinox Gold Corp. in Geraldton, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead all operational geotechnical tasks at the mine site.

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for geotechnical planning, rock mechanics, and slope stability within open pit operations. You will supervise the geotechnical team, coordinate with contractors and consultants, and maintain rigorous safety standards while ensuring accurate data management and