Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Careermine; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to oversee geotechnical tasks at the mine site. Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, this role leads a geotechnical team within an open pit mining environment and ensures safety and accuracy in planning and monitoring.

Based in Geraldton, Ontario, the position requires a PE designation (Ontario) or eligibility, and a valid driver’s license. English proficiency and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the mining industry.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Strong leadership and positive work environment.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles.
• Experience with Deswik and Rocscience software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the geotechnical team and open pit mining operations.
• Develop and manage a geotechnical planning schedule aligned with mine plans.
• Supervise geotechnical staff responsible for voids, exclusion zones, rock mechanics, wall stability and monitoring.
• Oversee slope stability radar usage for geotechnical monitoring.
• Maintain inventory of geotechnical instrumentation.
• Coordinate with contractors and geotechnical consultants and manage budgets.
• Develop procedures to support mine engineering and operations.
• Maintain databases on geotechnical activities (voids, holes, inspections, rockfalls).
• Develop and ensure compliance with geotechnical surveillance program.
• Promote safe working practices and complete job observations and risk assessments.
• Maintain and update the site’s ground control management plan.

Skills

Mining experience

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Deswik

Rocscience

Education

Professional Engineer (Ontario)

Tools

Deswik

Rocscience suite

Job description

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operation in the Americas, with projects in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Nicaragua. We have five operating gold mines and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold’s team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this high-functioning team and are committed to the Company’s success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for all operational geotechnical tasks at the mine site.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the geotechnical team and associated responsibilities within an open pit mining environment.
• Develop and manage a geotechnical planning schedule in accordance with the short and mid-range mine plans.
• Supervise geotechnical personnel responsible for the management of underground voids, exclusion zones, rock mechanics, wall stability, dump stability, and monitoring.
• Oversee practices for use of slope stability radar as a geotechnical monitoring tool for the open pit operation.
• Ensure adequate inventory of geotechnical instrumentation.
• Manage, budget, and coordinate work with contractors and geotechnical consultants.
• Develop procedures to support the mine engineering and mine operations teams in any geotechnical-related requests.
• Maintain working databases related to geotechnical activities, including voids, probe holes, geotechnical inspections, and rockfalls.
• Develop and ensure compliance with the geotechnical surveillance program.
• Promote safe working practices and regularly complete planned job observations, job hazard analysis, risk assessments and non-routine hazardous task forms.
• Maintain and update the site’s ground control management plan.

Required Experience & Skill Set

• 8+ years of experience in the mining industry.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to create a positive work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in engineering principles and techniques.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Slope stability radar experience is preferred.
• Experience with mining and geotechnical software, including Deswik and the Rocscience suite, is preferred.

Job Conditions

• Full proficiency in English.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Professional Engineering Designation in Ontario or eligible to obtain
• Valid’s driver’s license.

Education

The salary range for this position is from$170,048.00to$207,836.00.