Remote Mining Geotechnical Engineer: Stability & Design

Placements24

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary + bonus
Fully remote with flexible hours
International and SA mining projects
Cutting-edge software tools
Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Remote Geotechnical Engineer to provide expert analysis and design support for mining projects. This fully remote role focuses on assessing stability of excavations, waste rock dumps, and tailings facilities using advanced modeling and remote collaboration.

You will work with mine engineers, geologists, and project managers to develop geotechnical reports, design documents, and provide recommendations for underground and surface infrastructure across

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering.
  • 7+ years geotechnical experience, mining focus.
  • Proficiency with RocScience, Plaxis, FLAC.
  • Strong rock and soil mechanics knowledge.
  • Experience with slope/underground stability and tailings.
  • Excellent written and verbal remote communication.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct slope stability analysis and ground support design for mining sites.
  • Develop and review geotechnical models for rock and soil behavior.
  • Provide recommendations for design and construction of excavations, tunnels, and surface infrastructure.
  • Analyze site investigation data, lab results, and monitoring data.
  • Prepare detailed geotechnical reports and design specifications.
  • Collaborate remotely with mine engineers, geologists, and project managers.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering
Rock mechanics
Soil mechanics
Engineering geology
Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

RocScience
Plaxis
FLAC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Remote Geotechnical Engineer to provide expert analysis and design support for mining projects. This fully remote role focuses on assessing stability of excavations, waste rock dumps, and tailings facilities using advanced modeling and remote collaboration.

You will work with mine engineers, geologists, and project managers to develop geotechnical reports, design documents, and provide recommendations for underground and surface infrastructure across

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