NGM - Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer Expression of Interest

Responsibilities

• Review and manage slope stability data collection and analysis of geologic structure, blast design, and slope monitoring.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with mine geology, mine operations, dewatering, drill and blast, and mine engineering groups.
• Ensure adequate geotechnical instrumentation is deployed, read, maintained, and data reported.
• Ensure sites comply with the Barrick Ground Control Standard and Fatal Risk Fall of Ground Standard.
• Geotechnical engineering analyses including slope stability analyses and interpretation of laboratory testing results and slope performance data.
• Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties including logging of drill holes and excavations.
• Assist with slope design and slope management.
• Assist with ground control safety training programs.
• Supervise consultants and contractors, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology required.
• Geotechnical Experience: Surface 3-7 Years required.
• Geotechnical Experience: Underground 5-7 Years, Geotechnical Design Work required.
• Experience with rock mass classification systems, geotechnical analysis, structural mapping, ground support designs and underground mining QA/QC programs required.
• Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls preferred.
• Understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales preferred.
• Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design required.
• Familiarity with various geotechnical software packages preferred.
• Excellent safety record and the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills required.
• Ability to work outside (or underground) in varied climatic conditions for extended periods required.
• Flexibility in work hours for on-call and call-outs, as needed.