Remote Geotechnical Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Geotechnical Engineer to support mining operations across various locations, with a focus on Western Cape and beyond. The role is fully remote and leverages advanced modeling to assess risks and mitigation strategies from a home office.

You will collaborate with site-based teams and management, delivering critical insights and detailed geotechnical analyses, reports, and design documentation for project success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of mining geotechnical experience.
• Proficiency with FLAC, Plaxis or similar FE software.
• Strong rock/soil mechanics understanding and reporting ability.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical assessments of open-pit slopes and underground excavations.
• Develop monitoring programs using instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Model slope stability and ground support systems numerically.
• Provide expert geotechnical advice on risks and mitigations to project teams.
• Review geotechnical data from investigations, drilling and testing.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and design documents.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

FLAC

Plaxis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is expanding its team and seeking a highly skilled Remote Geotechnical Engineer to support mining operations across various locations, with a focus on projects in the Western Cape region and beyond. In this fully remote role, you will provide expert geotechnical analysis and advice to ensure the stability and safety of mine excavations, slopes, and infrastructure. You will leverage advanced modeling techniques and data analysis to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies, collaborating virtually with site-based teams, engineers, and management to deliver critical insights from your home office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced geotechnical professional seeking a flexible, remote work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed geotechnical assessments of open-pit slopes, underground excavations, and mine waste facilities.
• Develop and implement geotechnical monitoring programs using various instrumentation and data acquisition methods.
• Conduct numerical modeling and analysis of slope stability, rock mechanics, and ground support systems.
• Provide expert technical advice and recommendations on geotechnical risks and mitigation strategies to project teams.
• Review and interpret geotechnical data from site investigations, drilling, and testing.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, presentations, and design documentation for review.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on the mining industry .
• Proficiency in geotechnical modeling software such as FLAC, Plaxis, or similar finite element analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and slope stability principles.
• Experience with geotechnical data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package for a remote position.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work hours.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continued learning.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote role, contributing to significant mining projects.