Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Hardrock
Core
Provide critical geotechnical support to underground mining operations, ensuring mine stability and reducing geotechnical risk.
Role type
Geotechnical Engineer (Underground Hardrock Mining)
Builds
Underground development, infrastructure, and stope designs; ground support systems.
Domain
Mining (Underground Hardrock)
Required skills
Rock mass classification, ground support design, underground mining methods, geotechnical risk analysis, instrumentation data analysis, paste backfill QA/QC, database and modeling management
Preferred skills
Deswik, Leapfrog, Rocscience software proficiency
Responsibilities
Provide geotechnical input into underground development, infrastructure, and stope design; Conduct routine underground inspections and monitor ground conditions; Design and review ground support systems; Analyse geotechnical and instrumentation data to identify and manage risks; Support paste backfill QA/QC and compliance activities; Investigate ground control incidents and implement corrective actions; Maintain geotechnical databases, models, and monitoring systems; Work with Operations, Planning, and Technical Services teams to optimize mine performance.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC