Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with extensive open-pit experience. The role involves leading the geotechnics department at a mine under construction, focusing on slope stability, ground control monitoring, and technical support. This position offers a rotational schedule with travel expenses covered.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in mining or consultancy.
• Advanced experience in mining geotechnics.
• At least 3 years experience in open-pit mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal expertise in mine design criteria related to geotechnics.
• Develop and manage pit ground control monitoring program.
• Provide support for geotechnical issues impacting slope stability.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Slope stability

Ground control

Education

University degree in mining engineering or equivalent

Member of a recognized professional association

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.

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