Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Provide hands-on geotechnical support for underground and open pit mining operations, ensuring safe and efficient production while contributing to mine design and scheduling.
Role type
Geotechnical Engineer (Mining)
Builds
Underground and open pit mining operations
Domain
Mining (Gold)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Geotechnical engineering, mine design, stope/span/pillar design, ground support design, seismic data analysis, numerical modelling, core logging, risk assessment, GCMP management
Preferred skills
Deswik, Dips, Unwedge Geotechnical software
Technologies
Deswik, Dips, Unwedge Geotechnical software, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Provide geotechnical support and assistance to the operation, Provide geotechnical input to the mine design and scheduling process, Support the mining engineers with the design and implementation of optimal stopes, spans and pillars, Monitor and assess the performance of the geotechnical designs, Design the ground support and monitor its performance, Investigate geotechnical occurrences and make recommendations, Conduct Geotechnical Numerical Modelling as required, Conduct geotechnical core logging of both existing and planned drilling, Provide support with seismic data processing, analysis & reporting, Review and update the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP), Deliver ground awareness to site personnel
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC