Geotechnical Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Ensure the stability and safety of mining operations by analyzing ground conditions and monitoring slope stability across mine property.

- Install, operate, maintain, and interpret data from geotechnical instruments such as IDS GeoRadar systems, SlideMinders, survey prism arrays, Geokon instrumentation, and other monitoring equipment around the mine site.

- Provide a biweekly geotechnical report to track geotechnical hazards across mine property.

- Work with the operations team to correct and mitigate geotechnical hazards.

- Provide monthly reports to the engineer of record for the Tailings Impoundment, summarizing waste rock placement on the tailings dam and documenting samples collected.

- Work with consultants and contractors to coordinate ongoing training and support.

- Provide short-range mine planning and survey support as needed.

- Night and weekend on-call Geotech support for IDS GeoRadar systems as needed.

- Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or equivalent

- 2 plus years of experience as a Mine, Civil or Geological Engineer – preferred.

- Open Cut and Base Metals Experience – preferred.

- Experience in MineSight or comparable Mine Planning Software – preferred.

- Must be able to communicate effectively

- Must have a Part 107 license or the ability to obtain a Part 107 license.

- Continuous improvement mindset

- Valid Driver’s license

- Ability to be self-directed, team-oriented and work with minimum supervision required.

- Ability to climb stairs/ladders and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person