Remote Lead Geotechnical Engineer - Automation

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Remote work flexibility

Global health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Geotechnical Engineer to spearhead geotechnical solutions for automated mining systems. This remote leadership role requires deep expertise and a passion for innovation in mine design and safety, enabling you to influence projects from anywhere in the world, including East London.

You will lead a distributed team, apply numerical modeling, rock mechanics, and slope stability analysis, and collaborate with robotics and automation engineers to embed

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geotechnical or Mining Engineering.
• 10+ years geotechnical experience, mining-focused.
• Experience in automated/remote-controlled mining environments.
• Expertise in numerical modeling, rock mechanics, slope stability.
• Strong leadership, communication and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and application of geotechnical engineering principles for automated and remote-controlled mining systems.
• Design and implement advanced ground support and slope stability solutions for automated operations.
• Develop and oversee geotechnical monitoring programs using sensor technologies and data analytics.
• Collaborate with robotics and automation engineers to integrate geotechnical safety into automated workflows.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to a distributed team of geotechnical engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentorship

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's in Geotechnical Engineering

PhD in Geotechnical/Mining Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneer in the automation of mining operations , is looking for a visionary Lead Geotechnical Engineer to spearhead their efforts in developing and implementing advanced geotechnical solutions for automated mining systems. This is a critical remote leadership role, requiring extensive expertise in geotechnical engineering and a passion for innovation in mine design and safety. You will be instrumental in ensuring the stability and integrity of automated mining environments, working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to the future of intelligent mining from anywhere in the world, including but not limited to East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and application of geotechnical engineering principles for automated and remote-controlled mining systems.
• Design and implement advanced ground support and slope stability solutions tailored for automated operations.
• Develop and oversee geotechnical monitoring programs using advanced sensor technologies and data analytics.
• Collaborate with robotics and automation engineers to integrate geotechnical safety into automated workflows.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to a team of geotechnical engineers and specialists.
• Stay at the forefront of research and development in geotechnical engineering and its application to mining automation .

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a significant portion focused on the mining industry .
• Proven experience or a strong understanding of geotechnical challenges and solutions within automated or remote-controlled mining environments.
• Expertise in numerical modeling, rock mechanics, and slope stability analysis.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a distributed, remote team effectively, contributing to advancements in East London ’s innovative mining sector ecosystem.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive global health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements and the ability to work remotely from any location.
• Opportunity to lead innovation in a rapidly evolving field of mining automation .
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture focused on technological advancement and safety.