Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Open Pit Slope Specialist

SSR Mining Inc.; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee share purchase plan

Paid time off

Short-term incentive

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to independently assess, manage, and mitigate geotechnical hazards at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine.

You will support open pit operations and valley leach pad facilities with emphasis on slope stability, highwall monitoring, and ground control. Collaborate with Mine Operations, Drill & Blast, and Process teams to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive improvement through data analysis, monitoring, and new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomechanics, Geological Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mining operations or geology.
• 3+ years’ experience with Leapfrog, Point Studio, RocScience Suite, and MinePlan or similar software.
• Python experience preferred.
• Core logging experience.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, writing and consultation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate geotechnical risks and opportunities
• Geotechnical core logging and sampling to determine rock mass strength
• Perform engineering analyses including slope stability, structural, and rockfall hazard analysis
• Ensure reliability of highwall monitoring systems and TARPs are in place and acted upon
• Work with the void team to plan drilling campaigns to map underground workings
• Develop or maintain mapping procedures and data collection programs

Skills

Data analysis

Strong presentation

Interpersonal skills

Writing & consultation skills

Negotiation & conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geomechanics/Geological Engineering or related field

Tools

Leapfrog

Point Studio

RocScience Suite

MinePlan

Python

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to independently assess, manage, and mitigate geotechnical hazards at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine.

You will support open pit operations and valley leach pad facilities with emphasis on slope stability, highwall monitoring, and ground control. Collaborate with Mine Operations, Drill & Blast, and Process teams to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive improvement through data analysis, monitoring, and new technologies.