Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Ground Control

Kinross Gold Corporation; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Short term incentive

Life insurance

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in the United States seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead underground geotechnical engineering for the Curlew mine, ensuring safe, efficient operations. You'll develop and maintain geotechnical standards, work with operations and contractors, and mentor the team through the lifecycle from ramp-up to operations.

The role emphasizes ground control planning, design optimization, QA/QC programs, and risk management, with 30% underground and 70% office work, in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, geology, mining or civil engineering or equivalent.
• Underground geotechnical experience: 5+ years.
• Familiarity with U.S. mining regulations under 30 CFR and its PPM.
• Proficiency in rock mechanics design, numerical modeling, and ground monitoring techniques.
• Strong field presence and practical problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the Technical Services team.
• Prior practice in other mining engineering practices such as short term planning, stope design and ventilation.
• Demonstrate strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ground Control Management Planning: Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP).
• Ground Support Design: Lead ground control planning and design for underground excavations, including selection and optimization of rock bolts, mesh, shotcrete, cable bolts, and other support systems for complex ground conditions.
• QA/QC: Develop, implement and maintain the underground backfill and ground support QA/QC Program.
• Stope Sequencing and Design: Use numerical modeling (FLAC3D, Map3D or other) and other methods to support stope design, backfill performance, pillar stability, and sequencing.
• Instrumentation & Monitoring: Implement and manage underground monitoring systems and analyze data to track ground performance.
• Geotechnical Risk Management: Identify ground control hazards and mitigate with the team.
• Integrated Planning Support: Provide geotechnical input into stope designs, development layouts, and backfill strategies.
• Project Management: Manage scopes, budgets, and timelines for geotechnical components of projects.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support: Prepare documentation for MSHA-compliant plans, permitting, and audits.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Mentor engineers and geologists; support continuous improvement.
• Underground Field Work: Conduct field observations and data collection.
• Additional Mining Engineering Duties: Include underground mine design, short-term planning, ventilation, etc.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Underground mining

Rock mechanics design

Numerical modeling

Ground monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Driver's license

Mentorship/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical/mining/civil engineering

Tools

Deswik

RocScience

Map3D

GroundProbe

IDS

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation in the United States seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead underground geotechnical engineering for the Curlew mine, ensuring safe, efficient operations. You'll develop and maintain geotechnical standards, work with operations and contractors, and mentor the team through the lifecycle from ramp-up to operations.

The role emphasizes ground control planning, design optimization, QA/QC programs, and risk management, with 30% underground and 70% office work, in