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About Imperial’s Kearl operation Come be part of the

Kearl Technical

Department at Imperial. Imperial has more than

140

years of history in Canada and a workforce of

5,000+

total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, Alberta.

The technical team supports the Kearl mine site which has been in operation since 2012, and is located roughly 70 km north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Oil sand ore is mined using electric and hydraulic shovels, hauled, crushed and mixed with water prior to sending the slurry through hydrotransport lines for processing to our plants. Kearl is a fly in fly out operation with transportation hubs located in Edmonton and Calgary.

Kearl is one of Canada’s highest quality oil sands deposits and represents the next generation of oil sands mining. Innovative technology is at the heart of Kearl. We’ve developed creative approaches that enhance performance and reduce cost.The site is currently operating 81 fully autonomous 797 haul trucks using Caterpillar’s minestar system, making it one of the largest autonomous fleets in the world.

What Role You Will Play in Our Team As an Senior Geotechnical Engineer supporting Kearl’s Dam Safety program, you will be responsible for preparing scopes and overseeing geotechnical investigations, design, construction, and maintenance of dam and earthen structures at Imperial’s Kearl site. Your role will involve mentoring, ensuring compliance with industry standards and applicable regulatory requirements, conducting construction and performance reviews, safety assessments, and implementing and overseeing application of best available industry construction and operation practices.

What You Will Do Support the design, construction, and operation of mine tailings dams and earthen structures in an operating Oil Sands Mine, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations Prepare and review scope of work documentation for geotechnical investigations and instrumentation programs Data interpretation, site characterization, and developing geotechnical parameters for design development in accordance with applicable industry standards and guidelines, regulatory requirements, and operational needs Development of construction design and specifications with associated Quality Control and Quality Assurance requirements Prepare and review technical reports, documentation, and regulatory submissions Develop, update, and/or implement dam safety documentation, including: Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) Manuals, Emergency Response Plans (ERP) and Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPP) and other Dam Safety Management Programs, as required Conduct regular site inspections and perform risk assessments of dam and earthen structures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of design and safety measures in all phases of tailings and mining operations related to major earth structures Perform routine construction, performance and dam safety reviews Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams and site personnel Stay abreast with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes related to mining/tailings dams design and safe operation

Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in Alberta, or eligible for APEGA registration Minimum of 15 years of experience in mining dams and earthen structure de

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