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 setting.
- 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.
Job Conditions
- Combination of field and office work.
Certifications
- Professional Engineering Designation in Ontario or eligible to obtain
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid drone pilots license.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological, Mining, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- Master's degree in relevant subject area is desired.