Senior Geotechnical Engineer

3 weeks ago

Greater Sudbury Metropolitan Area, Canada Hays Full time

Your new company


Our client is a $4 billion world-class, global organization, specializing in sustainable resources solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering and technology consulting. With 12,000 employees and growing, their workforce has the skills, experience, and resourcefulness to realize opportunities, respond to project challenges, optimize solutions and bring lasting value to our clients. They are currently embarking on an exciting journey to a more sustainable future, as they rise to the challenges of climate risk and opportunities abounding in the global energy transition.


Your new role


Lead execution of the projects Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) and Void Management Plan, oversee slope stability technical and management functions for the open pit, and support the project as the on-site geotechnical advisory resource for management, operations, and technical services


  • Conduct daily geotechnical inspections of open pit and waste dump areas and report findings to the appropriate teams.
  • Assist in the installation of Geotechnical instruments and data communication systems
  • Be required to keep and maintain all geotechnical instruments in healthy state
  • Advise in planning and guiding backfill of underground voids.
  • Direction of probe drilling and interpretation of probe drilling data in possible void zones to make safety critical decisions according to the Void Management Plan.
  • Drive and implement assigned geotechnical projects
  • Ensure all monitoring systems are always operational and data communications storage systems are functional. Ensure any alarms are reviewed and attended to.
  • Collaborate with the Geology team to conduct geological and geotechnical mapping and record information of any significant geological structures observed in the Geotechnical Database
  • Inspect and report any TARP level events exceeding Level 1b conditions in the daily dashboard Review Trigger levels, TARP conditions, and responses where necessary; communicate any changes in TARP Level of active events with Project Manager
  • Review and interpret exploration data to provide an assessment of the geological conditions and threats to mining operations. Conduct numerical modeling for slope stability and kinematic stability assessments
  • Liaise with the exploration geological consultants regarding any additional drilling or investigations that may be warranted for the compilation of the Mine Hazard Plans
  • Internally audit geotechnical activities to assess whether the geotechnical standards and procedures established are effective and complied with by all personnel
  • Communicate all matters concerning the potential risk of a significant uncontrolled ground movement to the Project Manager
  • Maintain the secondary monitoring system by installing and adjusting prisms and servicing the total station jiggers to ensure effective wall movement monitoring capability
  • Recommend and schedule primary and refresher training for all personnel to improve their awareness and understanding of geotechnical procedures, monitoring techniques, and geotechnical warning signs


What you need to succeed


  • Minimum 3-5 years of engineering experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and slope stability.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of mining, mining engineering, and geotechnical applications in a hard-rock open-pit mine environment.
  • Authorization to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Thiess is required
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites
  • Willingness to work in various weather conditions for fieldwork
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends
  • Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline and years.
  • Master’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline and years. (Preferred)
  • Professional certification/registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer, or an Engineer in Training (EIT), from the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)


What you will get in return


  • Domestic relocation assistance
  • A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual bonused
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance
  • RRSP retirement savings benefit with employer-matching contributions
  • Career development and opportunities domestic within Canada, and potentially international Leave for all of life’s reasons

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