Senior Strategic Rock Mechanics Engineer
Core
Senior rock mechanics engineer preparing Garpenberg mine for future sustainable and safe operations through long-term planning and spatial extension.
Role type
Senior IC rock mechanics engineer (underground hard-rock mining)
Builds
Long-term mine plans (LOMP), geotechnical block models, and infrastructure designs for Garpenberg mine
Domain
Mining (underground hard-rock) + Geotechnical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (mine design/planning)
Required skills
numerical stress modelling, geotechnical risk assessment, structural geology, hydrogeology, seismology, CAD software, Deswik, ITASCA suite, seismic monitoring (IMS suite, mXrap), deep underground sublevel stoping expertise
Preferred skills
feasibility studies, expansion projects, leading geotechnical teams, coordinating technical consultants
Technologies
Deswik, ITASCA suite, IMS suite, mXrap, CAD
Responsibilities
Provide geotechnical input into LOMP designs and sequences; Conduct geotechnical risk assessment of LOMP and Budget plans; Support numerical stress modelling and geotechnical analysis; Develop and maintain geotechnical block model; Support understanding of rock mechanics (structural geology, hydrogeology, seismology); Provide input to mine planning for economic extraction; Participate in R&D initiatives focused on rock mechanics and mining innovation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities