NGM - Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer Expression of Interest

Nevada Gold Mines

Elko (NV)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading mining company in Elko, Nevada seeks a Mid-Senior level Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer to support surface geotechnical initiatives at active open pit mines. Candidates need a B.S. in Engineering and several years of geotechnical experience, particularly relating to rock mass and slope stability. The role offers full-time employment in a dynamic mining setting.

Qualifications

3-7 years of surface geotechnical experience required.
5-7 years of underground geotechnical experience and Geotechnical Design Work required.
Experience with rock mass classification systems and structural mapping required.

Responsibilities

Provide surface geotechnical support for active open pit mines.
Develop relationships with mine geology and engineering groups.
Conduct geotechnical engineering analyses including slope stability.

Skills

Geotechnical Analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Safety Leadership

Education

B.S. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology

Tools

Geotechnical Software

Job description

Overview

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Position Description

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer I, II or III to join our team. The successful candidate will review and manage slope stability data collection and analysis of geologic structure, blast design, and slope monitoring.

Responsibilities

Surface geotechnical support of active open pit mines and waste rock storage facilities
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with mine geology, mine operations, dewatering, drill and blast, and mine engineering groups
Ensure adequate geotechnical instrumentation is deployed, read, maintained, and data reported
Ensure sites comply with the Barrick Ground Control Standard and Fatal Risk Fall of Ground Standard
Geotechnical engineering analyses including slope stability analyses and interpretation of laboratory testing results and slope performance data
Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties including logging of drill holes and excavations
Assist with slope design and slope management
Assist with ground control safety training programs
Supervision of consultants and contractors, as necessary
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology required
Geotechnical Experience: Surface 3-7 Years required
Geotechnical Experience: Underground 5-7 Years, Geotechnical Design Work required
Experience with rock mass classification systems, geotechnical analysis, structural mapping, ground support designs and underground mining QA/QC programs required
Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls preferred
Understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales preferred
Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design required
Familiarity with various geotechnical software packages preferred
Excellent safety record and the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills required
Ability to work outside (or underground) in varied climatic conditions for extended periods required
Flexibility in work hours for on-call and call-outs, as needed
On-call and call-outs, as needed

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

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