NGM - Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Company-sponsored clinics

Employee stock purchase plan

Career opportunities across the org

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is building an internal geotechnical design team to develop designs for open pits and waste rock storage facilities. We seek Open Pit Geotechnical Engineers to join our team and contribute from scoping through active mining and closure phases.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, collaborate with site teams, and help develop slope criteria using Rocscience, LeapFrog, Deswik, and Vulcan. A bachelor’s in geological engineering and 3 years of field experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site is required.
• Experience with data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties.
• Strong understanding of soil and rock properties and slope design effects.
• Experience with Rocscience and slope design software is required.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties including logging of drill holes and excavations.
• Interpret laboratory and field testing of soils and rocks and assess slope performance.
• Develop SOPs for geotechnical logging, analyses, and design.
• Geotechnical engineering analyses using Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog, Deswik, Vulcan, etc.
• Perform slope design compliance.
• Develop geotechnical slope designs at the bench, inter-ramp, and overall slope scales.
• Preparation of technical memos and/or reports.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with various personnel levels.
• Collaborate with site geotechnical engineering and planning teams to coordinate field activities, schedule projects, and develop slope design criteria.
• Mentoring staff on geotechnical engineering principals and techniques.

Skills

Python programming

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering

Tools

Rocscience suite

Maptek IRC tool

LeapFrog

Deswik

Maptek Vulcan

Job description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Nevada Gold Mines is building an internal geotechnical design team to develop designs for our open pits and waste rock storage facilities. We are looking for Open Pit Geotechnical Engineers to join our internal geotechnical design team.

The successful candidate will assist in developing and guiding projects within the Nevada Gold Mines portfolio at all stages of development from scoping level to active mining through closure.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties including logging of drill holes and excavations
• Interpretation of laboratory and field testing of soil and rock materials, rock mass anisotropy and effects on slope performance
• Develop standard operating procedures for geotechnical logging, analyses, and design
• Geotechnical engineering analyses using Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog, Deswik, Vulcan, etc.
• Perform slope design compliance
• Develop geotechnical slope designs at the bench, inter-ramp, and overall slope scales
• Preparation of technical memos and/or reports
• Strong written and oral communication skills with various personnel levels
• Collaborate with site geotechnical engineering and planning teams to coordinate field activities, schedule projects, and develop slope design criteria
• Mentoring staff on geotechnical engineering principals and techniques

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site required
• Hands-on experience with data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties required
• Strong understanding of soil and rock soil properties, anisotropy and effects on slope design required
• Understanding of soils and rock deformability properties and characteristics preferred
• Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls preferred
• Strong understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales preferred
• Strong competence in Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog required
• Competent in use of Deswik and/or Maptek Vulcan preferred
• Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design required
• Experience with bench scale and inter-ramp scale slope design compliance required
• Experience with Python programming highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability for developing and sustaining short term and long term projects preferred
• Must be able to work in a team environment required
• Supervisory experience of engineers and technicians preferred

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.