Underground Mine Geotechnical Engineer

Technical Responsibilities, challenges and Role Accountabilities

• Understand the LOM strategies and the mining sequence and ensure the Vault Minerals best geotechnical practices are upheld.
• Monitor the ground support standard compliance QA/QC
• Review, develop and implement Ground support standards.
• Review and update the mine Ground Control Management Plan, GCMP
• Ensure the QA/QC programs are conducted to comply with the GCMP.
• Review, interpret geotechnical data and advise the operations on better practices
• Assess geotechnical strategies for ground stability hazards to optimize safe ore recovery
• Design, analyze and recommend safe and economical stope mining sequence
• Update the geotechnical designs based on daily operational requirements
• Professionally, coach and train junior and intermediate mining engineering staff
• Evaluate ground support material requirements and inventory

Required Education, Skills and Experience, qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mining or Geological engineering with practical experience
• Masters Degree in Rock Mechanics with experience is considered an asset
• Strong and Proficiency numerical modelling using Map3D and Rocscience software
• Experience in using Deswik.CAD
• Strong communication (written, listening, oral) and Presentation skills
• Experience using underground ground control instrumentations would be an asset
• Ability to work well in a team environment and attention to detail
• Ensure regulatory standards regarding safety and environmental requirements remain in compliance
• Demonstrated experience working with others, good overall communication skills, both oral and written.
• Spearhead on Rock Mechanics continuous improvement projects for the mine