Job DescriptionPosition Description:Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Geotechnical Engineer II or III at our Leeville operation. The successful candidate will be responsible, have a high attention to detail, a good communicator and have a passion to pursue geotechnical engineering as a career.
Responsibilities:- Independently perform work which involves visual inspections of the underground mining activities to identify rock hazards, provide recommendations and monitor excavation performance
- Ensure adherence to the Ground Control standards and maintain the ground support QA/QC program, such as rockbolt pull-testing and UCS of shotcrete and backfill
- Utilize rock mechanics properties to design ground support as needed
- Collect, analyze and report on geotechnical monitoring data and maintain databases
- Review and advise on mine and stope designs
- Assist with ground control safety training programs
- Supervision of consultants and contractors, as necessary
- The candidate will also periodically assist with geotechnical mapping underground and geotechnical core logging for specific drill programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:- Minimum requirement: B.S. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology.
- Geotechnical Experience: Underground 3-5 Years, Geotechnical Design Work
- Experience with rock mass classification systems, geotechnical analysis, structural mapping, ground support designs and underground mining QA/QC programs.
- Familiarization with various geotechnical software packages.
- Team leadership, problem solving, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Flexibility in work hours for on-call and call-outs, as needed.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
What We Can Offer You - A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
