Geotechnical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations including drilling programs, rock and soil sampling, and field mapping
• Analyze rock mass behavior, slope stability, ground support requirements, and soil mechanics
• Develop geotechnical models for open-pit and underground mining operations
• Perform advanced numerical modelling using FLAC3D to support complex assessments
• Design stope dimensions, underground ground support systems, pit slopes, and tailings storage facilities
• Monitor ground conditions using instrumentation such as prisms, piezometers, and radar systems
• Identify geotechnical hazards and develop mitigation plans and emergency response recommendations
• Provide day-to-day geotechnical guidance to mine operations teams
• Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and engineering reports
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related field
• 5-8+ years of mining geotechnical experience
• Knowledge of rock mechanics and soil mechanics
• Experience with slope stability analysis and ground support design
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as FLAC3D, Rocscience Suite, GeoStudio, Surpac, Vulcan, AutoCAD, or GIS platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics
• Advanced expertise in FLAC3D numerical modelling