Principal Level Rock Mechanics / Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

• [Company] is currently seeking Principal Level Rock Mechanics / Geotechnical Engineers to develop, build and support our growing Rock Mechanics Group across both our Mining & Metals and Environment & Infrastructure divisions.   These positions can be located in the US, Canada or South America.
• Reporting to the Manager of Consulting / Area Manager, the Principal Rock Mechanics / Geotechnical Engineer Leads will be responsible for developing and leading a team, providing expertise and applying rock mechanics principles to surface and underground mine design problems. He/she will work on the full project scope, from study level to the detailed design and construction, liaising with other technical specialists.
• These are key leadership position in the organization, and an exciting time to be part of [Company] as we expand our Underground Mining business and support our strong surface mining activities. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow [Company] Rock Mechanics team;
• Provide leadership and mentoring to multi-disciplinary geotechnical teams;
• Assist in marketing [Company] underground mining abilities and services, and help expand [Company]  presence;
• Assist in hiring and training staff and expand the teams’ capabilities;
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in project management, including budget, schedule and deliverable performance;
• Support underground and open pit mine engineering at various levels from conceptual studies to detailed engineering.

Oversee:

• Design of mine openings, pillars, stopes, and rock mass excavations, using analytical and numerical tools,
• Design of ground support requirements,
• Design of backfill requirements,
• Foundation design,
• Open pit designs,
• Slope stability analysis and determination using analytical and numerical tools.
• Network with staff from other [Company] offices and divisions, and participate in cross-sharing of resources; Build strong and enduring relationships between[Company] and its clients.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidates will possess an advanced degree in Mining / Geotechnical Engineering related to rock mechanics, with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience, including underground operating mine experience, or underground civil construction. Block cave and backfill experience are considered an asset.
• It is essential that candidates have the following skills: ground support design, 2D-3D computer modeling skills, including knowledge or proficiency in numerical modeling using finite element, finite difference and/or discrete element methods.
• These positions require individuals with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, those who can effectively run meetings and communicate clearly and accountably with clients, staff and co-workers. 
• Excellent organization/time management skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, are preferred.