Rock Mechanics Engineer

Agnico Eagle Finland Oy; Kittilä; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable gym membership

Versatile staff lunch

Epassi benefits

Additional health insurance

Share program participation

Housing assistance

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Finland Oy is seeking a Rock Mechanics Engineer for our Kittilä mine. You will join the rock mechanics team to ensure stable and safe underground production, performing observations, designing support, and aiding planning with instrumentation development.

We value a university degree in relevant fields and experience, with Finnish and English fluency. The role is day shift at the Kiistala mine area, with housing support and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• University degree in soil, rock construction, construction engineering, or bedrock geology.
• Experience in mining or rock construction is advantageous; CAD/3D modeling skills are a plus.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and independently; bilingual Finnish/English helpful.

Responsibilities

• Make and report rock mechanical observations in the mine with the rock mechanics team.
• Design, monitor, and quality control rock mass support with the production team.
• Support production and mine planning teams on rock mechanics aspects.
• Develop and install rock mechanical instrumentation with the team.

Skills

Rock mechanics

3D modeling

Independent work

Pressure handling

Finnish language

English language

Education

University degree in soil/rock construction or related field

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling tools

Job description

We are seeking for the Kittilä gold mine

Rock Mechanics Engineer

In this role, you will work as part of the rock mechanics team, ensuring stable and safe production in the underground mine.

• Making and reporting rock mechanical observations in the mine in cooperation with the rest of the rock mechanics team
• Designing, monitoring, and quality controlling rock mass support in cooperation with the production team
• Supporting production and mine planning teams in rock mechanics-related aspects
• Development and installation work for rock mechanical instrumentation in cooperation with the rock mechanics team.

The employment is permanent, and the work is day shift. The job primarily requires presence at our mine area in Kiistala.

We expect from you:

• A university degree in a suitable field, e.g., soil or rock construction, construction engineering, or bedrock geology
• Previous experience in the mining or rock construction industry or structural geometry, 3D modeling, and the use of CAD software is a clear advantage. We are primarily looking for an experienced professional, but we are also open to those at the beginning of their career
• Ability to handle pressure in a changing work environment and the ability to work independently
• Fluent skills in Finnish and English

We offer you a unique opportunity to work in an interesting and developing work environment supported by a professional team. As our employee, you will enjoy extensive employment benefits that make everyday life smoother and more rewarding:

• Affordable gym membership – take care of your well-being easily
• Versatile staff lunch – energy for the workday
• Epassi – flexible sports and culture benefits
• Additional health insurance and the possibility to participate in a share program and staff fund
• We strive to help with finding housing if necessary

Join the top team of a modern mine!

Further information about the position can be obtained from Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer Antti Pyy by phone [phone] at the following times: Wednesday 5.8. 12-14 and Wednesday 12.8. 12-14.

University degree in a suitable field (e.g., soil or rock construction, construction engineering, or bedrock geology), Previous experience in mining, rock construction, or structural geology is a clear advantage, Experience with 3D modeling and CAD software is a clear advantage, Ability to handle pressure in a changing work environment, Ability to work independently, Fluent Finnish and English skills