Geotechnical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations including drilling programs, rock and soil sampling, laboratory testing, and field mapping.
• Analyze rock mass behavior, slope stability, ground support requirements, and soil mechanics.
• Develop geotechnical models for open-pit and underground mining operations.
• Perform advanced numerical modelling using FLAC3D and industry-leading constitutive models to support complex geotechnical assessments.
• Support stope sequencing, mine design optimization, and excavation stability assessments.
• Design and evaluate stope dimensions and estimates of ore dilution and Equivalent Linear Overbreak Slough (ELOS).
• Underground ground support systems.
• Pit slopes and bench configurations.
• Waste rock dumps.
• Tailings storage facilities.
• Use geotechnical software for modeling and stability analysis including advanced numerical modelling approaches.
• Support and contribute to Ground Control Management Plans (GCMPs), TARPs, and geotechnical risk management processes.
• Monitor ground conditions using instrumentation such as prisms, piezometers, extensometers, and radar systems.
• Interpret and manage geotechnical monitoring data, including prism, MPBX/extensometer, radar, and other instrumentation outputs.
• Identify geotechnical hazards including slope failures, rockfalls, subsidence, and seismic risks.
• Develop mitigation plans and emergency response recommendations.
• Perform inspections and prepare stability assessments and technical reports.
• Provide day-to-day geotechnical guidance to mine operations teams.
• Work closely with operations teams to develop practical and implementable geotechnical solutions.
• Recommend operational changes to improve safety and production efficiency.
• Support drill-and-blast optimization from a geotechnical perspective.
• Participate in mine planning and scheduling meetings.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, environmental standards, and company safety policies.
• Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and engineering reports.
• Support permitting and regulatory submissions.
• Cook up with geologists, mine engineers, surveyors, and environmental specialists.
• Manage contractors and geotechnical consultants when required.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics preferred.
• 5-8+ years of mining geotechnical experience.
• Knowledgeable in rock mechanics and soil mechanics.
• Experience with slope stability analysis, ground support design and data interpretation and technical reporting.
• Experience with geotechnical and mine design software such as FLAC3D, Rocscience Suite (Unwedge and Dips), GeoStudio, Surpac, Vulcan, AutoCAD, and GIS platforms.
• Experience with advanced numerical modelling software, FLAC3D, will be viewed favorably; however, training and mentoring will be available for suitable candidates.