Alamos Gold, Inc

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Underground)

Alamos Gold, Inc$115K — $163K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Mining or Geological Engineering; a master's degree is an asset.
  • Registration with PEO.
  • Experience and familiarity with underground mining activities and mine design.
  • Knowledge of ground support products and technologies.
  • Understanding of Geotechnical designs and Seismic risks in mines.
  • Proficiency in Deswik, ESG Seismic monitoring software, and mXrap is an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
  • At least eight years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual updates of mine ground control and seismic risk management plans.
  • Coordinate geotechnical engineering design and analysis, including rockmass characterization and support standards.
  • Direct the ground control team to ensure quality assurance is maintained and tasks are delivered effectively.
  • Manage geotechnical design tasks and integration of mine monitoring systems.
  • Oversee mine geotechnical projects and liaise with external consultants.
  • Prepare and validate detailed reports on site investigations and recommendations.
  • Mentor team members, fostering professional development and ensuring operational excellence.
  • Conduct training presentations on ground control for mining crews, communicating necessary updates.

Benefits

  • Flights provided from Toronto, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Rouyn-Noranda to Wawa.
  • Strong commitment to employee growth in a safe working environment.
  • Focus on social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
  • Equal opportunity employer with policies supporting diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description


Role Overview:

The Senior Underground Geotechnical Engineer leads the mine ground control team and provides services to the mine operation following the mine ground control management plan. He/she will report to the mine technical services manager and work with the cross-shift and ground control team to assist the engineering and operation departments in safely and efficiently executing mine plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the annual update of mine ground control and seismic risk management plans.
  • Lead geotechnical engineering design and analysis, including site rockmass characterization, mine static and dynamic support standards, seismic risk mitigation control, mine design and LOM plan review.
  • Lead the ground control team to ensure the following tasks are delivered accurately and efficiently:
    • Daily communication to address Ground Control related concerns and issues.
    • Ground control QAQC program is followed: ground support installation, product quality, bolting conformity, pull tests, etc.
    • Geotechnical design tasks; Cablebolting design, pillar designs, Stope backfill directives, Stope stability assessment, etc.
    • Mine ground monitoring instrument design and installation.
    • Mine seismic system expansion.
    • Maintain and update mine numerical modelling.
  • Undertake mine geotechnical projects and work with consultants, and develop new procedures from the studies.
  • Develop, review and verify reports regarding site investigations and recommendations.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, promoting professional growth.
  • Conduct Presentations to mining crews for annual ground control training refresher, communicating new design and system changes.


Qualifications:

  • University degree in Mining or Geological Engineering; a master's degree is an asset.
  • Registration with PEO.
  • Understand mine design and be familiar with underground mining activities.
  • Knowledge of ground support products and technologies.
  • Knowledge of Geotechnical designs and Seismic risks in mines.
  • Proficiency with Deswik, ESG Seismic monitoring software and mXrap skills are an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal, Analytical and communication skills.
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada.
  • A Minimum of eight years of related experience is required.
  • Schedule is 7on / 7off.


Alamos Gold Inc. provides flights from Toronto, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Rouyn-Noranda to Wawa. Pay or shift range:$115,990 CADto$163,510 CAD

About Alamos Gold, Inc

Alamos Gold Inc. is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with diversified production from three operating mines in North America. This includes the Young-Davidson mine in northern Ontario, Canada and the Mulatos and El Chanate mines in Sonora State, Mexico. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Learn more about Alamos Gold, Inc
Size
1,840 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
NASDAQ

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