Underground Mine Geotechnical Engineer

Silver Lake Resources - 22 emplois

White River, ON

Publié il y a 2 jours

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About Us
TheSugar Zone Project, owned by Vault Minerals, is located in Ontario, Canada, approximately 35 km north of White River, between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste Marie, and represents the companys only asset outside Australia. It is an underground gold mining operation that utilises longhole open stoping, a method well suited to narrow, high-grade vein-style deposits. The operation is supported by an on-site processing plant with a flowsheet that includes crushing and ball milling, followed by gravity gold recovery and sulphide flotation to produce a gold concentrate. The plant has an installed processing capacity of approximately0.32million tonnes per annum, equivalent to around900tonnes per day.
What We Offer

Competitive Salary
Annual Incentive Bonus and LTIP
Travel Program
Pension
Competitive Benefits
Annual Clothing Allowance

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

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Where is the Underground Mine Geotechnical Engineer role located?

This position is based in White River, ON, at the Sugar Zone Project site owned by Vault Minerals.

What type of job is this and what is the work environment like?

This is a full-time role for an Underground Mine Geotechnical Engineer involved in ground control, geotechnical design, and on-site operations at an underground gold mining project.

What benefits or incentives does the job offer?

The role includes a competitive salary, annual incentive bonus and LTIP, a travel program, pension, competitive benefits, and an annual clothing allowance.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree in mining or geological engineering with practical experience is required; a Master's in Rock Mechanics is an asset.

What software and technical skills are emphasized for this role?

Proficiency in Map3D and Rocscience for numerical modelling, experience using Deswik.CAD, and strong communication and presentation skills are emphasized.

What are the key responsibilities of the Geotechnical Engineer?

Responsibilities include reviewing and updating the Ground Control Management Plan, QA/QC programs, geotechnical data interpretation, advising operations on best practices, and coaching junior staff.

Is there any focus on improving geotechnical processes or rock mechanics projects?

Yes, the role involves spearheading Rock Mechanics continuous improvement projects for the mine and updating geotechnical designs based on daily operations.