NGM - Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

Nevada Gold Mines is building an internal geotechnical design team to develop designs for our open pits and waste rock storage facilities. We are looking for Open Pit Geotechnical Engineers to join this team. The successful candidate will assist in developing and guiding projects within the Nevada Gold Mines portfolio at all stages of development, from scoping level to active mining through closure.

Our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment, ensuring every person returns home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy in our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties, including logging of drill holes and excavations
• Interpretation of laboratory and field testing of soil and rock materials, rock mass anisotropy, and effects on slope performance
• Develop standard operating procedures for geotechnical logging, analyses, and design
• Geotechnical engineering analyses using Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog, Deswik, Vulcan, etc.
• Perform slope design compliance
• Develop geotechnical slope designs at the bench, inter-ramp, and overall slope scales
• Preparation of technical memos and/or reports
• Strong written and oral communication skills with various personnel levels
• Collaborate with site geotechnical engineering and planning teams to coordinate field activities, schedule projects, and develop slope design criteria
• Mentoring staff on geotechnical engineering principles and techniques

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or related field (required)
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site (required)
• Hands-on experience with data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties (required)
• Strong understanding of soil and rock properties, anisotropy, and effects on slope design (required)
• Understanding of soils and rock deformability properties and characteristics (preferred)
• Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls (preferred)
• Strong understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales (preferred)
• Strong competence in Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog (required)
• Competent in use of Deswik and/or Maptek Vulcan (preferred)
• Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design (required)
• Experience with bench scale and inter-ramp scale slope design compliance (required)
• Experience with Python programming (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated ability for developing and sustaining short-term and long-term projects (preferred)
• Must be able to work in a team environment (required)
• Supervisory experience of engineers and technicians (preferred)

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks
• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match
• Paid time off
• Company-sponsored medical clinics
• Company match share purchase program

Additional opportunities include working in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team, with endless opportunities to grow and learn alongside industry colleagues. Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration, and development company with one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry. Barrick’s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents, including six of the world's Tier One gold mines. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States, with shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol "GOLD") and the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol "ABX").

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold annually. The operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge.

At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.