Underground Geotechnical Technician – Field Support & Testing

Turner Staffing Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Staffing Group seeks an Engineering Technician – Underground Geotechnical for a 3‑month project with our mining client. You will work in an underground environment supporting geotechnical activities, ground control, field testing, monitoring, and data collection.

The ideal candidate has underground mining experience and knowledge of ground support systems (rock bolts, cable bolts, shotcrete, fibercrete). Strong safety focus and teamwork are essential for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience with knowledge of ground support systems such as rock bolts, cable bolts, shotcrete, and fibercrete.
• Familiarity with shotcrete/concrete application and underground ground support practices.
• Strong safety focus and ability to recognize underground hazards and respond appropriately.
• Ability to follow established procedures and supervisor direction.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a field environment.
• Willingness to work in an underground mining environment and rotating schedule.
• Ability to perform field-based functions and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Support underground geotechnical and ground-control activities.
• Perform field observations and help identify potential ground hazards.
• Support ground support compliance activities and inspections.
• Assist with testing, monitoring, and data collection of underground ground support systems.
• Perform shotcrete testing activities and data entry.
• Assist with rock bolt testing and data collection.
• Support instrumentation monitoring and installation/maintenance of geotechnical instruments.
• Assist with crack monitor installation and monitoring.
• Support underground heading inspections and field observations as assigned.
• Assist with ground support rehabilitation or damage mapping as needed.
• Enter and maintain technical data per established processes.
• Maintain tools, materials, and supplies inventory.
• Support instrument calibration and equipment readiness.
• Participate in ground support trials and other Technical Services activities.
• Follow site safety procedures and TARPs; maintain safe practices.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Ground support systems

Rock bolts

Cable bolts

Shotcrete

Fibercrete

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Tools

Deswik or similar mining software

Geotechnical instrumentation

Job description

Turner Staffing Group seeks an Engineering Technician – Underground Geotechnical for a 3‑month project with our mining client. You will work in an underground environment supporting geotechnical activities, ground control, field testing, monitoring, and data collection.

The ideal candidate has underground mining experience and knowledge of ground support systems (rock bolts, cable bolts, shotcrete, fibercrete). Strong safety focus and teamwork are essential for this hands-on role.