Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Open Pit Mining Lead

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a senior geotechnical leader for the Fort Knox Gold Mine open pit. The Chief Geotechnical Engineer will guide the geotechnical department, develop site programs, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

This role reports to the Technical Services Manager and involves coordinating with operations, planning, and external consultants. The ideal candidate brings 7–12 years in large-scale open-pit mining, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with geotechnical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geology.
• 7–12 years mining experience in large open-pit metal mining.
• Thorough understanding of open-pit mining operations and milling operations.
• Experience with advanced geotechnical monitoring instruments and techniques.
• Proficiency with MineSight, Rocscience and WellCAD.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement geotechnical design criteria to support safe and optimal mine operations.
• Plan and manage installations of geotechnical and hydrology monitoring systems.
• Advise mine planning and operations on geotechnical issues related to production, drilling, blast, dewatering, and mine design.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare mitigation plans for geotechnical issues.
• Manage department budget related to geotechnical and hydrology data collection and drilling programs.
• Coordinate with Water Manager to ensure adequate instrumentation for monitoring pore pressures and phreatic surfaces.
• Oversee contracts and coordinate with consultants to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Perform geotechnical investigations and analysis using geotechnical software.
• Integrate geotechnical data with geology team for model updates.
• Prepare monthly geotechnical and project management summaries and reports.
• Lead project management tasks including contract review, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• Communicate anticipated geotechnical outcomes effectively.
• Maintain Ground Control Management Plan compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers, geologists, and technicians.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Open-pit mining

Mine planning

Geotechnical monitoring

Rocscience

MineSight

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geology

Tools

MineSight

Rocscience

WellCAD

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a senior geotechnical leader for the Fort Knox Gold Mine open pit. The Chief Geotechnical Engineer will guide the geotechnical department, develop site programs, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

This role reports to the Technical Services Manager and involves coordinating with operations, planning, and external consultants. The ideal candidate brings 7–12 years in large-scale open-pit mining, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with geotechnical