Geotechnical Engineer – Mining Ground Control & Stability

OceanaGold Haile; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Benefits: health, vision, dental, 401K

Great location near Charlotte, NC

Job summary

OceanaGold Haile is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to ensure stability of mining operations at the Haile gold mine. You will assess ground conditions, design support systems, and mitigate geotechnical risks through analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in geotechnical engineering, project management, and experience with open pit and underground mining, radar, and monitoring systems. You will prepare reports and maintain geotechnical models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mine Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of geotechnical engineering experience in the mining industry (Open Pit/Underground).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or P.Eng would be considered an asset.
• Proficient in geotechnical analysis software and mine engineering tools listed above.
• Experience with open-pit radar and underground monitoring systems.
• Ability to log core for Geotechnical properties (RMR, Q’) and map structures.
• Strong project management skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of safety regulations in mining.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical assessments and site characterizations to identify potential risks.
• Design and implement ground support systems to ensure stability of mining structures.
• Perform slope stability analyses and model designs for open pit and underground mining.
• Maintain site Ground Control Management Plan and ensure QA/QC.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, and stakeholders to optimize mining methods.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Project management

Communication

Safety/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (Geotechnical Engineering / Mine Engineering / Geology)

Tools

RocScience Suite

Geoslope

Itasca FLAC

Phase 2

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

OceanaGold Haile is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to ensure stability of mining operations at the Haile gold mine. You will assess ground conditions, design support systems, and mitigate geotechnical risks through analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in geotechnical engineering, project management, and experience with open pit and underground mining, radar, and monitoring systems. You will prepare reports and maintain geotechnical models.