Position Overview This role is an opportunity to support the development of a world-class geotechnical program across a diverse portfolio of mining assets in North America. The role reports to the Mining and Rock Mechanics team as a Director, Geotechnical. The position is responsible for:
- Shape and lead geotechnical strategies and designs across the open pit, underground and leach pads.
- Support the tailings teams with geotechnical requirements.
- Mentor the geotechnical teams at the operating sites.
- Influence cross-functional and executive decision-making at the enterprise level.
- Drive governance, assurance, and innovation in ground control and stability.
- Contribute directly to long-term asset value, risk management, and sustainability.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership- Maintain and improve a long-term vision for geotechnical excellence aligned with Coeur's business strategy.
- Serve as the corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for geotechnical engineering across all assets.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and technical stakeholders to integrate geotechnical risk into business planning and investment decisions.
- Identify and lead innovation in geotechnical technologies and methodologies.
Operational Oversight- Support the sites with geotechnical stability and performance of open pit slopes, underground excavations, TSFs, and heap leach pads.
- Oversee the development and implementation of advanced monitoring systems and risk mitigation frameworks.
- Guide investigations, root cause analyses, and response strategies related to ground control incidents or performance deviations.
- Provide due diligence support for mergers, acquisitions, and project evaluations.
Governance and Risk Assurance- Implement, and continuously improve corporate standards, policies, and procedures for geotechnical engineering that are aligned with local regulations, best practices and global standards.
- Lead internal and external audits to verify compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with operations to ensure robust Ground Control Management Plans and emergency response protocols.
People and Stakeholder Leadership- Recruit, develop, and mentor a team of highly capable geotechnical professionals across the company.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Build partnerships with regulators, consultants, academic researchers, and peer organizations to support innovation and knowledge sharing.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive geotechnical experience in mining operations or consulting.
- Proven leadership in multidisciplinary, cross-site environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in at least three of the following: open pit slope design, underground stability, stope mining, block caving, TSF design and stewardship, heap leach performance.
- Proficiency with numerical modeling and geotechnical monitoring systems.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for executive audiences.
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% to domestic and international sites.
- Travel may also require short term secondment to sites for support or to setup processes.
Preferred- Master's or PhD in geotechnical or related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineering (P.E./P.Eng) license or equivalent.
- Spanish language proficiency.
- Experience leading change management initiatives for technical systems and organizational practices
The salary range offered for this role is $175,000-$185,000 USD. The salary range is a good-faith estimate. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate's salary history at other jobs, and by law, Coeur Mining will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Coeur Mining. Coeur Mining provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health benefits, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Coeur Mining also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
