Manager Geotechnical Engineering

Description

Manage and review Engineering designs and construction plans for crushed leach pads, dams, levees and foundations company-wide and ensure optimization of projects. Serve as technical advisor on geotechnical infrastructure projects and as company resource for geotechnical information and analysis.

• Serve as a technical specialist and perform critical review of geotechnical aspects of crushed leach pads, tailings dams, water dams, levees and infrastructure foundation/civil design investigations and designs
• Stay abreast of the state of the practice in Geotechnical Engineering to fulfill this role
• Manage projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion or modifications
• Provide guidance to Managers and Engineers on applicable programs, practices, and regulations
• Interpret Geotechnical theory and practice and provide recommendations to Management to aid in decision making
• Act as a company resource and mentor in the practice of Geotechnical Engineering
• Proactively identify and champion new technologies and management programs that will optimize operational operations and improve safety
• Ensure optimization of on-going and proposed dams, crushed leach pads and plan foundation structures through technology transfer and benchmarking
• Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated Engineering areas
• Represent the site on company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and ten (10) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise, including lead or supervisory experience; OR
• Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and eight (8) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise, including lead or supervisory experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geological, and/or Geotechnical Engineering or a related field of science or Engineering
• Expert in crushed ore heap leach facility design, construction, management and operation
• Experience in tailings and water dam design, construction, management, and operation
• Expert in managing programs with various levels of operational staff and professionals
• Field experience in geotechnical site investigations, including crushed ore heap leach and tailings material
• Experience in soil characterization, interpretation of geotechnical lab tests, and engineering analysis on crushed ore heap leach and tailings material
• Demonstrated experience in two or more practice areas relevant to tailings and crush leach (e.g. geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, slurry transport, seismology, construction management, etc.)
• Expertise in modeling and numerical approaches to solving engineering challenges
• Proficiency in using appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD, and geotechnical analysis)
• Project Management experience
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally
• Ability and willingness to travel at least five (5) weeks for every quarter