Engineer, Geotechnical (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mining, or Geotechnical Engineering or related field
  • 4-7 years of geotechnical engineering experience in mining
  • Strong asset: earthwork construction and field work experience
  • Experience in permafrost environments is a plus
  • Knowledge of Muck 3D software and CAD tools is advantageous
  • Membership in a Canadian Engineering society and eligibility for NAPEG membership
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Ensure tailings and water management infrastructure performs as per OMS manual procedures
  • Conduct field inspections and analyze geotechnical instrumentation data
  • Implement internal and external recommended actions post-surveillance activities
  • Prepare engineering documents for tailings deposition and water management systems
  • Design earthwork infrastructures like roads, channels, and ponds
  • Provide technical expertise for water and tailings management infrastructure performance
  • Manage projects including QA/QC and as-built reports for infrastructure construction

Benefits

  • 14 days of work followed by 14 days off for rest and travel
  • Free on-site accommodations and meals provided
  • Charter flights to and from the mine site
  • Coverage of additional travel expenses based on residence location
Full Job Description
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Water Management & Geotechnical Engineering Coordinator, you will be part of the Environment Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

  • Ensure the performance of the tailings and water management infrastructure as per OMS manual procedure;
  • Perform field inspection and analyze geotechnical instrumentation data (i.e piezometers, thermistors);
  • Ensure internal and external recommended actions following surveillance activities are implemented;
  • Prepare engineering document (specifications, design report, drawings) for tailings deposition & water management infrastructure;
  • Design of earthwork infrastructures such as channels, ditches, roads, culvert crossing, ponds, berms, finger dikes and remediation works;
  • Provide technical expertise and implement engineering solution to ensure the performance of the water & tailings management infrastructure;
  • Project management, QA/QC and as-built report for the construction and maintenance of water & tailings infrastructures;
  • Plan and coordinate geotechnical investigations and geotechnical instrumentation campaigns;
  • Plan tailings deposition activities with Muck-3D software;
  • Analyze the performance of the tailings deposition to the deposition plan;
  • Project Management of geotechnical mandates with consultants;
  • Complete various projects assigned by the Water Management & Geotechnical Engineering Coordinator.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related field;
  • 4-7 years of experience in geotechnical engineering applied to the mining industry;
  • Experience with earthwork construction and field work is a strong asset;
  • Experience with permafrost environment is considered an asset;
  • Knowledge of Muck 3D software, Deswick and computer assisted drawing software (CAD) is considered an asset;
  • Member of a Canadian Engineering society and eligible to NAPEG membership;
  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.


Note that the official working language at Meadowbank Complex is English.

Your Work Schedule:

  • Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;
  • Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.

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