Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Linxus Group; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Ontario seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead the geotechnical department at a new mine. The role involves establishing mine design criteria, developing ground control programs, and analyzing slope stability. Candidates must have a degree in mining engineering, 8+ years of experience, and significant open-pit mining expertise. This rotational position offers travel expenses covered by the company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead internal expertise in establishing and reviewing mine design criteria.
• Develop the pit ground control monitoring program.
• Provide technical support to operations in relation to geotechnical issues.
• Analyze and model slope stability and foundation design.
• Communicate any significant geotechnical events.

Skills

Open pit mining experience

Geotechnical analysis

Slope stability modelling

Ground control monitoring

Education

University degree in mining engineering or equivalent

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.