Senior Geotechnical Engineer

• Develop
  geotechnical design criteria to support safe & optimal mine operations.
  
• Assist in the
  Development and maintenance of the Gold Mine Ground Control Management Plan
  
• Plan &
  manage the installation of mine wide geotechnical monitoring systems.
  
• Assist with
  continuous improvements in drilling and blast designs while ensuring they
  comply with the best practice of the industry and site standards as they relate
  to Geotechnical Wall Control blasting.
  
• Coordinate
  with the Drill and Blast Engineers to ensure maximum utilization of production
  drilling equipment as it relates to Geotechnical Wall Control blasting.
  
• Advice
  planning and operations personnel on geotechnical issues relating to production
  drilling, blast and mine design.
  
• Perform
  critical review of technical reports, analyses, design plans, specifications,
  cost estimates and develop appropriate recommendations. Stay abreast of the
  state of the practice in geotechnical engineering to fulfill this role.
  
• Manage the project
  and serve as subject matter expert on large/complex site planning/construction,
  expansion, or modifications. Provide guidance to mining manager and engineers
  on applicable programs, practices, and regulations.
  
• Supervise
  in -the -field effort on site reconnaissance, geologic mapping, geotechnical
  drilling, geotechnical profiling, geotechnical instrumentation, construction
  quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) activities for design, tailings
  embankments, foundations, and/or other mining infrastructure.
  
• Contribute
  to strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas.
  
• Proactively
  seek improvements to the safe and geotechnically stable operation of open pit,
  tailings storage facilities, etc.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Mining
  Engineering or Geology
  

• At least 7 years of experience with demonstrated
  knowledge and experience at open pit.
  

• Knowledge in the principles and
  practices of geological, and/or geotechnical engineering or a related field of
  science or engineering.
  
• Expertise in modelling and numerical
  approaches to solving engineering challenges.
  
• Knowledge of appropriate software (MS
  Office, AutoCAD, and geotechnical analysis)
  
• Ability to develop and maintain
  awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others.
  
• Skilled in following safety practices
  and recognizing hazards.
  
• Proficiency in using geotechnical
  software.
  
• Strong
  background within Pit Wall Stability/ Blast Design/ Pit Design techniques
  

•   Geotechnical software
  training/certificate.