Principal Engineer, Geotechnical
Core
Act as a second line of defence (2LD) subject matter expert establishing and maintaining geotechnical governance frameworks, assurance programs, and technical standards for safe underground and open pit mine operations.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Geotechnical (Senior IC)
Builds
Geotechnical governance frameworks, assurance programs, technical standards, and risk management systems for mining operations.
Domain
Mining (Underground and Open Pit) / Geotechnical Engineering
Required skills
Rock mechanics, Geomechanics studies, Risk management, Ground control management, Mine design review, Hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA), Management of Change (MOC), Incident investigation, Life of Asset Plans (LoAP) review, FEL studies review, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Master or Ph.D. in relevant engineering, Experience at a mining operation
Technologies
None explicitly listed (via careerplan.io/jobs/43343998-principal-engineer-geotechnical-at-vale)
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain geotechnical governance frameworks and technical standards; Review Ground Control Management Plans (GCMP) and Mine Design Packages (MDP); Participate in Geotechnical Review Boards (GRB) and Integrated Operational Assessments (IOA); Conduct mine Operation Checks focusing on ground conditions and safety; Assist in significant incident investigations related to geotechnical Material Unwanted Events (MUE); Review annual Life of Asset Plans (LoAP) and FEL studies; Mentor and train ground control technical personnel.
Seniority
Principal, Technical Leadership