Senior Geotechnical Lead - Mine Waste & Tailings

Equilibrium; Canada; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Equilibrium in Vancouver seeks a Senior Geotechnical professional to lead the Mine Waste team’s tailings and mine waste projects. You will provide technical direction and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical results that meet safety and budget requirements.

You will mentor staff, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of Equilibrium’s Mine Waste practice while traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in mining, engineering consulting or project delivery.
• Experience in design and evaluation of tailings dams, waste rock spoils, and/or co-management structures.
• P.Eng. registration in Canada and eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead the geotechnical investigations, design, coordination, and delivery of tailings, waste rock spoils, and other mine waste projects.
• Manage technical quality of all project aspects, provide direction, and maintain knowledge of best practices.
• Lead dam safety reviews, inspections and risk-informed recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and review to junior staff.
• Build and manage client relationships and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to proposals, client pursuits, and opportunity development for Mine Waste practice.
• Promote industry best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related)

Job description

Equilibrium in Vancouver seeks a Senior Geotechnical professional to lead the Mine Waste team’s tailings and mine waste projects. You will provide technical direction and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical results that meet safety and budget requirements.

You will mentor staff, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of Equilibrium’s Mine Waste practice while traveling to project sites as needed.