Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Linxus Group; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-tier precious metal mining company is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead the geotechnical department at their new mine in Northwestern Ontario. This role involves establishing mine design criteria, developing monitoring programs, and providing technical support related to slope stability. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in mining geotechnics and a relevant university degree. This is a rotational position with all travel expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience at mining sites and/or as a consultant.
• Advanced experience in mining geotechnics.
• At least 3 years of experience in open-pit mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead expertise in establishing and reviewing mine design criteria.
• Develop the pit ground control monitoring program.
• Provide support for geotechnical issues related to slope stability.
• Analyze findings from reconnaissance, investigations, and lab testing.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Slope stability evaluation

Technical report writing

Ground control management

Education

University degree in mining engineering, geology, geological engineering, or civil engineering

Professional association membership

Job description

About the job Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Our client, a Mid-Tier Precious Metal Miner is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with solid open pit experience to join the team at their new mine under construction. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will develop and lead the geotechnical department at the mine site. This is a rotational role on a 14 day x 14 day rotation with all travel paid for by the company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Lead internal expertise in establishing and reviewing mine design criteria (pit geometry, slopes, bench height, geometry) in relation to geotechnics.
• Develop the pit ground control monitoring program.
• Provide technical support to operations in relation to geotechnical issues, opportunities and risks pertaining to slope stability.
• Summarizing and analyzing finding from reconnaissance/inspections, investigations and lab testing
• Analyzing and modelling slope stability, settlement, foundation design, soil retaining structures and other geotechnical problems
• Ensure that any major or abnormal geotechnical event is investigated, documented and communicated.
• Preparing or assisting with preparing engineering memos, reports, and presentations

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• University degree in mining engineering, geology, geological engineering, civil engineering or equivalent.
• Member of a recognized professional association.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience at mining sites and/or as a consultant.
• Advanced experience in mining geotechnics.
• At least 3 years of experience in open-pit mining.