Eagle Mine

Geotechnical Engineer

LocationBig Bay, MI
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Lundin Mining is a diversified Canadian base metals mining company with operations and projects in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden and the United States of America, primarily producing copper, zinc, gold, and nickel.


Role Summary

The Geotechnical Engineer provides geotechnical support and expertise to the mine planning group and mine operations at Eagle Mine with direction from the Senior Geotechnical Engineer. The role utilizes specific knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and practices to optimize safety, quality, and productivity of the operation.


Main Responsibilities | Activities

Utilize empirical, numerical, and analytical methods to design and evaluate ground support patterns
Independently inspect working areas and generate documentation and reports for activities including corro-sion mapping, ground support QAQC inspections, and re-entry inspections.
Work with Mining Engineers to develop and update mine plans to include geotechnical considerations
Manage the expansion and calibration of the microseismic system
Plan, monitor and track ground support rehabilitation activities
Review monthly mine plans for potential geotechnical concerns using field mapping, core photographs, core logs, and modeling.
Update the life of mine stress model and assess the impact of stope design and sequence changes on induced stresses
Assist in the installation and maintenance of instrumentation and telemetry systems underground and on sur-face
Collect, analyze, and report on geotechnical monitoring data
Coordinate with multiple departments and contractors to plan and execute geotechnical projects
Develop and present training for the underground workforce in geotechnical issues and ground support
Assist with underground geotechnical mapping and geotechnical core logging
Other duties as assigned


Education, Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Geological Engineering or equivalent required
3-5 years of rock mechanics experience in an operational setting – UG experience preferred
Experience in areas of geotechnical investigations and ground support design and evaluation required
Exposure to mine design software (Deswik, Vulcan) preferred
Exposure to Map3D software preferred
Proficiency with Rocscience Suite of software (Dips, Unwedge, RS2) required
High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite required
Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administrations (MSHA) act and regulations
Strong analytical abilities along with good communication skills
Ability to work independently
Project management skills


Key Personal Competencies

Action Oriented - Initiates timely action to address important issues.
Collaborates - Encourages unity rather than us vs. them thinking
Communicates Effectively - Clear, concise, and professional in communication.
Decision Quality - Considers various inputs, criteria, and trade-offs to arrive at effective decisions and recommendations.
Ensures accountability - Follows through on commitments.
Manages Ambiguity - Accepts needed change despite the uncertainty it brings.


HSEC Accountabilities

Employees are responsible for performing all tasks in accordance with relevant HSEC Site Procedures, so as to work Everyone in the workplace is responsible for his or her own safety and for the safety of their co-workers. Employees are responsible for performing all tasks in accordance with relevant HSEC Site Procedures, so as to work safely and keep the workplace safe. Lundin Mining Company is responsible for determining steps required to ensure health and safety of all employees, protection of the environment, and the community. Specifically, all employees must:

Accept personal responsibility for HSEC
Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, impacts to the environment, and the community
Obey any instruction issued to protect their own personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others, protection of the environment and the community.
Report, as soon as practicable to their Manager any situations where HSEC requirements are not being conformed to within their work area
Avoid endangerment to any other person through any act or omission
Only use equipment you are trained to use and operate the equipment in a way that is safe, protects the environment and doesn’t cause undue community impacts.
Participate in HSEC training provided to them
Report all incidents; including but not limited to injuries, near miss, community interactions and impacts, environmental impacts, spills, unsafe work practices, etc.


Benefits Offered

Vacation
Holidays
Sick Leave
Health Insurance:
HSA and FSA
BCBSM Dental
BCBSM Vision
401(k) Plan
Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
Life Insurance AD&D
Accident and Critical Illness
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Long-Term Disability
Parental Leave
Wellness/Fit for Everyone
EAP
Education Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment

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