This position includes the responsibilities of a Senior or Junior (depending on the level of experience) Mining Geotechnical Engineer for the type of mining geotechnical engineering services undertaken by Alpha Adroit . More information on the kind of mining geotechnical engineering services we provide is available at https://www.alphaadroit.ca/services/mining-geotechnical-engineering-services.html
This position requires traveling in Canada and internationally.
Detailed relevant experience in mining geotechnical investigation for at least one of underground mining, open pit mining, or mining waste management is required. You may add an appendix to your resume if required and use as many pages as you need (may also include example reports or works) to show your capabilities, where available.
Personal Attributes:
The incumbents must maintain strict confidentiality in performing their duties. The incumbents must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- be a good leader, at the same time and more importantly, be a good follower
- be honest and trustworthy
- be respectful
- possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- be flexible
- demonstrate sound work ethics, professionalism, and integrity
- Always communicate with etiquette and conduct himself/herself professionally
- quick learner with the ability to develop skills on their own
- The successful candidate shall possess "Effective Listening Skills" - eager to understand the other parties
- be courteous
- organized
Task Requirements:
- Carry out desk studies, risk assessments, and interpret ground investigation data and develop ground models
- Work on site from time to time and as needed on Canadian and international projects
- Provide geotechnical input to risk registers and report changes to the geotechnical risks when they arise
- Assist with preparation of scope and specification, supervision and management of mining geotechnical investigations
- Work within a team environment collecting geotechnical data, soil and rock and ore samples and performing in situ testing using standard and advanced coring and sampling tools
- Conduct Mining Geotechnical Investigation such as CPT, coring, and sampling, and ensure boreholes are drilled correctly
- Conduct mining core logging to classify soil, rock, and ore samples, and perform index and strength testing on collected samples
- Preserve mining and ore samples for transport to Alpha Adroit's laboratory testing facility
- Guide and oversee junior engineers and field technicians in conducting sampling and in situ and field laboratory testing, and identify training needs
- Adhere to Alpha Adroit and client-required Health, Safety, and Environmental protocols at all times
- Perform quality assurance checks on all mining geotechnical testing and data processing, interpretation, and reporting
- Assist the Client's Site Representative in planning, coordinating, and managing field data acquisition and sampling activities
- Produce daily field reports and communicate progress to client representative
- Produce field reports using Quality Management Systems (QMS) reporting protocol and procedures, comprising of sampling, in situ testing, and index testing procedures and results
- Support proposal preparation, data interpretation and review, and engineering reporting, assist in planning and mobilizing mining geotechnical investigation projects, support geotechnical field data acquisition activities, including quality assurance checks on all mining geotechnical testing, and maintain client contact
- Contribute to know-how development and retention, including the development of discipline tools and procedures and transfer of lessons learned
- Attend meetings with Client (such as design reviews, presentation of study results, presentation of tendering, and as needed)
Technical and other Position Requirements:
- Need to provide a list of past projects and your position and responsibilities on each project - This is a MUST
- Bachelor degree (BS or BSc) in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or another related field
- Numerical analysis and modeling skills are a MUST
- Expertise in using RockScience software package is required
- Expertise in using UDEC, EDEM, Vulcan, ArcGIS, and other mining software is considered an asset
- Expertise in using Plaxis 3D software is considered an asset
- Expertise in using GeoStudio and Soil Vision software is considered an asset
- Expertise in BIMand AutoCAD 3D is considered an asset
- Expertise in the Python Programming Language is considered an asset
- Experience in Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment Techniques is considered an asset
- Experience on risk assessment due to surface deformation induced by underground mining is considered an asset
- Experience in numerical analysis for underground mining and open-pit mining is required
- Experience on the modeling of soft rocks and creep is considered an asset
- Expertise in mine planning is considered an asset
- Expertise in geotechnical instrumentation in underground mining and open pit mining is considered an asset
- Master or Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Mining Engineering is considered an asset
- Willing to travel abroad on project work and willing to supervise site works under severe site conditions
- Team player, with the ability to communicate with clients and report writing
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years of mining geotechnical investigation experience performing and leading mining geotechnical activities. Having 10+ years of experience is considered a great asset. Relevant experience may include mining geotechnical site investigations, geological site characterization for mining projects, hydrogeological assessment for mining projects, underground mining, surface mining (open pit), shallow and deep excavations, gravel and aggregate quarries, clay pits, tailing facilities and tailing dams, waste rock storage facilities, ash disposal sites, mining landfills, mining haul roads, continuous mining construction oversight, mining quality assurance and quality control (qa/qc), numerical modeling for mining geotechnical engineering applications, and forensic mining geotechnical engineering and expert witness services
- Working proficiency with Microsoft Office software and ability to quickly learn job-specific software applications
- Excellent English writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, innovative, and the ability to work in teams are critical requirements for this position
- Ability to work long hours (up to 12-hour shifts when required) in the field, sometimes under pressure and severe weather conditions, and always within deadlines
- Acceptable driving record and possession of a valid driver’s license
- Completion of a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening
- Demonstrable experience in the delivery of geotechnical projects and reports
- Use or management of GIS datasets, working experience with ArcGIS
- Awareness of Canadian and provincial mining and natural resources regulatory processes, environment and stakeholders is considered an asset
- Excellent safety attitude is a requirement
- The successful candidate should be punctual and possess good character and attitude- can get along with all kinds of personalities
- Having served as the leader of at least three projects is considered a great asset
Other Requirements or ideals:
- Being proficient in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Having a P.Eng. or registered as a Chartered Engineer is considered an asset
- Minute taking and note taking skills
- Time management skills
- Conflict resolution skills and ability to handle difficult communications, including also client satisfaction communications, in a professional manner
We need to see as much of the following on your CV:
- Detailed relevant experience in mining geotechnical engineering projects (you can add an appendix if required and use as many pages as you need)
** In the first three sentences of your cover letter, you shall list your three top qualities (only 3) that you believe make you the perfect candidate for this position.
There are no limitations on the number of pages for your resume.
More information on the kind of mining geotechnical engineering services provided by Alpha Adroit is available at:
— Mining Geotechnical Engineering
— Mining and Metals
