Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Mining & Ground Control

First Majestic Silver Corp-Jerritt Canyon Gold; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Majestic Silver Corp-Jerritt Canyon Gold is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to evaluate soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to ensure safe mining project operations. The role involves extensive geotechnical assessments and collaboration with engineering teams.

With a minimum of 5-8 years of experience required, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering. The position offers the opportunity to develop and implement geotechnical solutions in a dynamic environment in Nevada.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of mining geotechnical experience required.
• Knowledgeable in rock mechanics and soil mechanics.
• Experience with geotechnical and mine design software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations including drilling and sampling.
• Analyze rock mass behavior and slope stability.
• Develop geotechnical models for mining operations.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Slope stability analysis

Ground support design

Data interpretation

FLAC3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

Tools

FLAC3D

Rocscience Suite

GIS platforms

AutoCAD

Job description

First Majestic Silver Corp-Jerritt Canyon Gold is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to evaluate soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to ensure safe mining project operations. The role involves extensive geotechnical assessments and collaboration with engineering teams.

With a minimum of 5-8 years of experience required, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering. The position offers the opportunity to develop and implement geotechnical solutions in a dynamic environment in Nevada.