Ground Control Specialist

Glencore

$171K — $191K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in mining, civil, or geotechnical engineering.
  • Master's degree in rock mechanics.
  • Minimum of 12 years' experience in an industrial process-based environment.
  • At least 6 years of experience in a specialized field within ground control.
  • Significant practical experience in deep underground mining under rock bursting conditions.
  • Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design ground control systems and programs ensuring ground stability at mines.
  • Implement monitoring strategies for ground control effectiveness.
  • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Mine/Geology Directors.
  • Collaborate with site teams for technical direction and program consistency.
  • Lead and mentor geotechnical teams on-site.
  • Participate in regular on-call rotations within the Sudbury Ground Control Group.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Performance bonus based on work results.
  • Wellness and employee assistance programs for overall health support.
  • Opportunities to build professional networks in the industry.
Full Job Description
  • SUDBURY INTEGRATED NICKEL OPERATIONS (INO)
  • Sudbury, Ontario. Canada
  • 100% site-based


The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Ground Control Specialist to join our GlencoreSudbury Integrated Nickel Operations in Greater Sudbury, Ontario.

The position will be based in Onaping, Greater Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a full-time, permanent staff position.

Range of Pay: $171,183 to $191,322 (includes annual variable compensation bonus)

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Work location is not accessible by public transportation.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage early applications.

Duties and Accountabilities

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the incumbent is accountable for, designing, implementing, and monitoring ground control systems and programs to ensure ground stability at the mines, new projects, and legacy sites. A strong relationship must be maintained with Mine/Geology Directors, Site Chief Engineers/Geologists, Site Rehabilitation Specialists, Mine Development Project Managers for overall program direction, technical excellence, and Division consistency.

About You

Your personal commitment to health, safety, training, and continuous improvement will be the key to your growth in this role.

Education and Skills

The incumbent has an undergraduate degree in mining, civil or geotechnical engineering, with a master's degree in rock mechanics, and will have a minimum of 12 years' experience in an industrial, process-based environment, with a minimum of 6 years in a specialized field. Significant practical experience in deep underground mining with rock bursting conditions is essential.

Good communication and mentoring skills with operational credibility to lead site geotechnical teams is essential.

Is expected to be on call on a regular rotation within the Sudbury Ground Control Group.

Additionally, Glencore Canada offers a series of benefits including:
  • Attractive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Performance Bonus
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Opportunities to build your network

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