Geotechnical Engineer

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for managing the stability and safety of mining operations around slopes and underground voids.

This position operates on a fly-in/fly-out basis, with 12-hour workdays on a 14:14 rotational schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a geotechnical plan in accordance with the short and mid-range mine plans.
• Maintain, update, and interpret the underground void model.
• Plan, design, and monitor necessary probe drilling to confirm the accuracy of the void model.
• Establish and forecast safe working areas for mining operations near underground voids and communicate this information to mine planning and operations teams in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular inspections of the open pit, stockpiles, slopes, and mine infrastructure to identify, monitor, and mitigate geotechnical hazards.
• Review all relevant geotechnical data daily.
• Evaluate the stability of rock pillars, rock slopes, and soil slopes and provide recommendations.
• Analyze rockfall risk and provide recommendations.
• Determine instrumentation requirements and implement, monitor, and maintain geotechnical instrumentation as needed.
• Ensure an adequate inventory of geotechnical instrumentation is maintained.
• Manage and coordinate work with contractors and geotechnical consultants.
• Support the mine engineering and mine operations teams with geotechnical-related requests.
• Respond promptly to all geotechnical events in collaboration with the management team.
• Maintain working databases for relevant geotechnical information, including voids, probe holes, geotechnical inspections, and rockfalls.
• Promote safe working practices and regularly complete field-level risk assessments and non-routine hazardous task forms.

 

Required Experience and Skill Set

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Rigorous attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Positive attitude and strong self-motivation.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in engineering principles and techniques.
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Able to adapt and work effectively in an inclusive environment.

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