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.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.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.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.Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.Advanced knowledge and expertise in engineering principles and techniques.Combination of field and office work.Skilled Engineering Designation in Ontario or eligible to obtainValid driver's license.Valid drone pilots license.Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological, Mining, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.Master's degree in relevant subject area is desired. #

📌 Geotechnical Engineering Tech (Winnipeg)
🏢 Equinox Gold
📍 Winnipeg