Geotechnical Engineer Open Pit Mining (Yellowknife)

Geotechnical Engineer Open Pit Mining (Yellowknife)

30 Oct
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De Beers Group
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Yellowknife

30 Oct

De Beers Group

Yellowknife

Apply geotechnical engineering expertise to open-pit safety with De Beers Group in a site-based, two-weeks-in, two-weeks-out position. Support stability decisions. This fixed-term contract runs through April 2027 within the Technical Services department. The GroundProbe Radar Technician/Geotechnical Engineer supports slope stability, rockfall assessment, geotechnical modeling, and mine planning. You will inspect pit operations, identify geotechnical and hydrogeological risks, and provide recommendations that support high-wall safety.

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct visual and drone inspections of mine walls
- Map structural features and identify wall instability
- Support rockfall assessments and slope stability modeling




- Inspect operations against design parameters
- Provide input on drill, blast, and mine planning

Requirements:
- Geotechnical Engineering degree or closely related discipline
- Qualified Engineering eligibility in the Northwest Territories
- Experience identifying geotechnical and hydrogeological risks
- Experience with geotechnical modeling
- Familiarity with Deswik, Rocscience, or Rimining Use geotechnical assessment, modeling, and mine-planning skills to strengthen high-wall safety across De Beers Group operations.

📌 Geotechnical Engineer Open Pit Mining (Yellowknife)
🏢 De Beers Group
📍 Yellowknife

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