Senior Project Geotechnical Professional & Lab Manger
Core
Senior geotechnical engineer and laboratory manager leading design, investigation, and operation of mine tailings storage facilities and managing advanced soil mechanics testing programs.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical engineer (tailings) / Laboratory Manager
Builds
Mine tailings storage facility designs, testing programs, and engineering reports for mining clients
Domain
Mining / Geotechnical Engineering / Soil Mechanics
Required skills
Tailings storage facility design, advanced soil mechanics testing (triaxial, shear, consolidation), laboratory management, QA/QC and accreditation, project leadership, budget and schedule management, client communication, mentoring
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license, experience with independent technical reviews and Engineer of Record (EoR) teams, hydrological software proficiency, SOP development
Technologies
Geotechnical and hydrological software programs
Responsibilities
Provide project leadership for tailings facility design and operations; manage complex laboratory testing programs and budgets; perform and supervise advanced soil-mechanics tests; oversee laboratory data management and integration; lead activities in accordance with tailings governance frameworks; implement and maintain QA/QC and accreditation programs; present findings to clients and perform peer reviews; mentor technical staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities