Senior Tailings Practitioner - Geotechnical

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable mining solutions as a Senior Geotechnical Tailings Engineer. This role involves leading innovative projects that optimize the mining life cycle, ensuring safety and environmental responsibility. You will collaborate with a diverse team of specialists, guiding junior engineers while leveraging advanced geotechnical modeling tools. Your expertise will directly impact the development of sustainable practices in the mining industry, making a meaningful difference in communities worldwide. If you are passionate about engineering and sustainability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering with a focus on tailings.
• Professional engineering registration in Ontario required.

Responsibilities

• Lead tailings storage facility design projects and geotechnical analysis.
• Prepare engineering reports and manage field investigation programs.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Slope Stability Analysis

Seepage Analysis

Communication Skills

Client Focus

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Field Operations

Education

Bachelor's in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering

Post-graduate in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

AutoCAD Civil3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Date: Apr 9, 2025

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:94701

Job Category:Metals

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

The Tailings, Mine Waste and Mine Closure (Tailings) Practice group at Hatch is seeking to hire a Senior level, Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to become a practitioner in the field and part of our expanding team in Mississauga, Canada. This role would suit a highly motivated professional with a strong technical focus, who is interested in supporting the development of the practice and expanding the capability within the North American cluster of an existing multidisciplinary practice group of specialists in tailings and mine waste management field made of geotechnical, hydrotechnical, mining, geoscientists, and process engineers around the world. Reporting will be to the Tailings Practice Lead in Canada, which in turn reports to the Global Practice Director in the Tailings Practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a tailings storage facility design project by completing and/or guiding the required geotechnical engineering analysis and coordinating a multi-discipline team. The study level can range from conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed engineering or construction.
• Prepare and review trade-off studies, feasibility to detailed engineering studies, engineering reports, drawings and specifications for mine waste disposal.
• Support the team in identifying and solving geotechnical issues.
• Be able to carry out slope stability and seepage analysis and understand contractive (liquefaction) behavior under static and earthquake loading scenarios. Proficient in geotechnical modeling software, such as SLOPE/W, SEEP/W and SIGMA/W.
• Develop and manage field and laboratory investigation programs to support the design of tailings storage facilities.
• Develop and manage geotechnical instrumentation monitoring programs.
• Support field operations through supervision, troubleshooting and monitoring.
• Prepare and review proposals including cost estimates using Hatch’s internal proposal software system.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor degree(s) in Civil, Geological, or Mining engineering and/or post-graduate in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited University.
• Valid professional engineering registration in Ontario, Canada.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a role leading to this opportunity.
• Construction/field experience (construction quality assurance in geotechnical/hydrotechnical facilities).
• Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills. Preferred bilingual proficiency in (English/ French).
• Works well and seamlessly in an international team with a strong client focus.
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in GeoStudio or Rocscience package and advance use of Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD Civil3D environment.
• Preferred abilities with computer programming in Python or Visual Basic.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Valid passport preferably with international recognition as well as a valid driver’s license.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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