Senior Geotechnical Engineer

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sr. Geotechnical Engineer provides technical expertise and leadership in pit stability, monitoring, and design optimization to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant mine operations.

• Leadership & Safety: Uphold the company Values—Always Accountable, Execute with Excellence, Deliver Results, and Work Responsibly. Maintain high safety, environmental, and operational standards across all geotechnical activities. Support Technical Services leadership in ensuring compliance with company policies, MSHA regulations, and site procedures.
• Geotechnical Monitoring & Analysis: Lead pit slope monitoring programs, including prism data collection, radar systems, and Leica software. Maintain alarm thresholds, manage data quality, and coordinate vendor maintenance. Perform slope stability analyses, validate highwall and bench designs, and assess blast performance to ensure slope integrity.
• Field Operations & Hazard Management: Conduct regular pit inspections and communicate geotechnical hazards to mine operations. Coordinate with production teams to resolve rockfall, filled bench, and blasting issues. Maintain stormwater ponds and update stormwater management plans as required.
• Design & Planning: Manage sequencing and development of waste and leach dumps to ensure geotechnical stability. Develop short- and mid-range dump designs, oversee horizontal drilling, dewatering wells, and piezometer installations. Provide technical input for drill and blast timing optimization to reduce wall damage.
• Governance & Reporting: Work with the Geotechnical QP to ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices. Prepare technical reports, design validations, and recommendations to support mine planning and operations. Review and update SOPs and geotechnical standards based on current site conditions.
• Mentorship & Continuous Improvement: Mentor junior engineers and analysts, strengthening technical capability within the team. Drive continuous improvement through enhanced monitoring systems, data analytics, and slope performance optimization. Provide 24/7 on-call support for geotechnical issues and lead assigned projects or contractor oversight.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor’s in Mining Engineer, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or similar.
• Ability to work outdoors and in ambient weather conditions
• 7-12 years mining experience
• Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred

• Open Pit experience