Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Kearl
Core
Senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for dam safety, overseeing investigations, design, construction, and maintenance of mine tailings dams and earthen structures at an operating Oil Sands mine.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical engineer (dam safety)
Builds
Mine tailings dams and earthen structures for oil sands mining operations
Domain
Mining / Geotechnical Engineering / Dam Safety
Required skills
Geotechnical design, dam safety management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, construction oversight, data interpretation, technical reporting, mentoring
Preferred skills
Oil sands tailings dam experience, advanced degree in Geotechnical Engineering, strong knowledge of industry best practices
Technologies
Caterpillar Minestar system, hydrotransport lines, instrumentation programs
Responsibilities
Prepare scopes and oversee geotechnical investigations, design, construction, and maintenance of dam and earthen structures; Conduct regular site inspections and perform risk assessments; Develop dam safety documentation including OMS Manuals and Emergency Response Plans; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design and safety measures; Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and site personnel
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities