Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and support an underground gold block-cave mining operation near Kamloops, BC.What You’ll DoConduct routine underground inspections, damage mapping, and field reviews to identify ground control hazards and assess excavation conditionsPrepare geotechnical work packages, including ground support designs, cablebolt layouts, and rehabilitation plansProvide geotechnical input into medium- and long-range mine planning, including sequencing, rehabilitation requirements, and operational constraintsWork closely with Mine Operations, Mine Planning, Geology, and Technical Services to prioritize and coordinate geotechnical activitiesReview mine designs, development layouts, engineering drawings, and work plans to identify geotechnical risks and recommend appropriate ground control measuresInterpret geotechnical monitoring data, including convergence scans, instrumentation, inspections, and underground observationsComplete stability assessments using empirical, analytical,



and observational methods to support ground support and rehabilitation decisionsSupport implementation and continuous improvement of the Ground Control Management Plan and Cave Management PlanSupport seismic risk management and other ground control initiativesSupport ground support QA/QC programs, including installation verification, pull testing, resin testing, shotcrete testing, and documentationAssist with geotechnical instrumentation programs, ground support trials, consultant coordination, vendor engagement, and crew trainingCommunicate geotechnical recommendations clearly to technical and operational teams and support effective implementation undergroundRequirementsBachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related disciplineProfessional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BCExperience working in an underground mining environmentStrong understanding of underground rock mechanics, ground control, and geotechnical risk managementExperience with ground support design, rehabilitation, underground inspections, and geotechnical monitoringStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and mine operations teamsA practical, safety-focused approach to solving field problemsExperience with block cave or other large-scale underground mining methods would be considered a solid assetBenefitsFull health and Dental Benefits.Recloation AssistanceCompany Pension Matching.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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