Glencore

Geotechnical Engineer (rock mechanics)

Toronto, ON

full time

On-site

Mining

About This Job

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our North American Legacy Assets (NALA) group. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring ground control safety across our mining sites while contributing to innovative geotechnical projects.

The role in a nutshell

As part of a dedicated team focused on the long-term safety and stability of legacy mining sites, you will play a key role in supporting the Technical Services Manager within Glencore’s North American Legacy Assets (NALA) group. Your main focus will be to help drive the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Ground Control Management Plans (GCMP), ensuring that all NALA sites meet the safety and compliance standards outlined in Glencore’s Fatal Hazard Protocol 5 (FHP 5 – Ground/Strata Failure).

More specifically, you will be expected to:

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Conduct annual visual inspections and audits of mining hazards and features at NALA sites to ensure continued ground control safety;

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Geotechnical data gathering, joint mapping and other field data gathering to support the ground control management plan;

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Conduct and participate in Risk Management processes related to ground stability;

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Provide geotechnical stability assessments for underground and open pit excavations;

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Plan, develop, and coordinate geotechnical data acquisition, data analysis, and geotechnical site characterization for mine closure projects;

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Implement, manage and review data from instrumentation/monitoring systems for ground stability such as InSAR, borehole extensometers etc;

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Ground control incident investigations and analysis. Design and implementation of remediation and prevention strategies;

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Collaborate and engage with the technical personnel at the closed mine sites, NALA Management, consultants and external organizations to execute geotechnical projects at the mines;

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Assist with definition of geomechanical domains, stability analyses, and technical report preparation;

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Maintenance of monitoring equipment installed on site;

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Training of site personnel on Trigger Action Response Plan programs;

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Conduct crown pillar stability investigations;

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Participate in group assurance audits related to ground control management;

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Coaching and mentoring of Junior geotechnical engineer or other personnel in rock mechanics;

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Other duties and assignments as required by the Engineering Manager.

Do you have what it takes?

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A B.Sc degree in geological or mining engineering and a qualification in Rock Mechanics (Mining Geotechnical Engineering);

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Designation as a Registered Professional Engineer or eligible to be registered in the province of ON;

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A minimum of 7 years of operational experience in geotechnical engineering at both underground and open pit mine sites;

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Proficient in geotechnical numerical modelling using industry standard software;

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Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with various stakeholders;

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Strong organizational skills, able to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time with a view to delivery of quality products on time;

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Demonstrated Project Management skills including scheduling and budgeting with the ability to lead, train and mentor junior staff.

Travel:

You will be required to travel to the different sites approximately 30% of the time and work with colleagues located in different time zones on a regular basis.

Language

: Advanced proficiency in English (verbal and written) is mandatory. The knowledge of French is beneficial.

Location:

Corporate office in Toronto.

Only candidates with full working rights in Canada will be considered.

Interviews may begin before the closing date.

Glencore encourages diversity and provides an inclusive workplace. We provide and can arrange necessary support for applicants who may need assistance. (recruitment@glencore.ca)

Geotechnical Engineer (rock mechanics)

About This Job

The role in a nutshell

Do you have what it takes?

Location: Corporate office in Toronto.

Interviews may begin before the closing date.

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