Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining Stability & Growth

Placements24

Willows (CA)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 109,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career advancement

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support mining operations in Welkom, focusing on assessing ground conditions, designing safe structures, and managing geotechnical risks for underground and open-pit mining.

You will contribute to the safety of personnel and efficiency of extraction processes within a major mining enterprise, enhancing stability and optimizing mine planning in challenging environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or related field.
7+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, preferably mining.
Proficiency in Rocscience or FLAC software.
Strong knowledge of rock/soil mechanics and hydrogeology.

Responsibilities

Conduct geological and geotechnical investigations and analysis for mining projects.
Design and oversee ground support systems and slope stability measures.
Perform risk assessments related to seismic activity, rock mechanics, and mine stability.
Monitor ground conditions and advise on preventative or remedial actions.
Develop and manage geotechnical data acquisition and monitoring programs.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, and recommendations for mine planning and operations.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Rock mechanics

Hydrogeology

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Rocscience

FLAC

Job description

You will contribute to the safety of personnel and efficiency of extraction processes within a major mining enterprise, enhancing stability and optimizing mine planning in challenging environments.

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