Shape ground control and mine design decisions for Coeur Mining’s Rainy River operation using advanced modelling and geotechnical analysis. The schedule is 14 days on and 14 days off.
This Senior Underground Geotechnical or Rock Mechanics Engineer leads technical work supporting development, production, and life-of-mine planning. You will contribute numerical modelling, stope and pillar design, backfill strategy, infrastructure planning, and geotechnical risk controls. The role reports to the Chief Mining Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide numerical modelling input to mine sequencing
- Review specialist studies and translate outputs into criteria
- Optimize ground support designs for underground excavations
- Manage instrumentation and cavity monitoring programs
- Support reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and improvement initiatives
Requirements:
- Minimum seven years of progressive underground experience
- Professional Engineer designation in Ontario or eligibility
- Robust pillar, stope, and excavation design knowledge
- Proficiency with Rocscience software including RS3 and UnWedge
- Leadership experience with geotechnical or operational teams
Use advanced rock mechanics, numerical modelling, and technical leadership to strengthen ground control decisions at Coeur Mining.
📌 Senior Ground Control Engineer Coeur Mining (Emo)
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📍 Emo