Senior Geotechnical Engineer- Oil & Gas/ Mining Projects

Our client is an award winning multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with major operations across Canada and globally. The firm is recognized as an employer of choice and is home to some the brightest engineering talent in Canada.

The company undertakes major multi-million dollar projects from conception to completion within the following sectors: Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure and Transportation. Due to ongoing large scale projects in Alberta multiple opportunities have arisen for senior level Geotechnical Engineers with 8-15 years of experience managing projects within the Oil Sands or Mining sectors.

The preferred candidates will possess excellent project management and client relationship management skills in addition proven experience mentoring and coaching teams. This is your opportunity to join a global leader and work on some of the most challenging and dynamic projects within the Oil & Gas and Mining sectors with full responsibility for major projects.

Job Description

The Senior Geotechnical/ Project Leader is responsible for providing geotechnical project oversight and planning for a comprehensive array of mining, infrastructure and oil & gas projects.

• Manage and execute projects from conception to completion; including time and budget management and quality control
• Deliver projects successfully and be accountable for project planning and direction
• Take a leading technical role on major mining, civil infrastructure and oil & gas projects including: terrain analysis, site investigation, instrumentation installation & monitoring, geohazard risk assessment and control, geo-structure & foundation (deep and shallow) design for facilities, retaining structures & bridges, construction management, and review, design, construction & remediation of water retention facilities
• Oversee technical project execution pertaining to: dams, tailings containment, dykes, pipelines, civil infrastructure, and/or roads, design, construction, planning and execution
• Work closely with civil engineering and geological groups to optimize tailings plans Develop detailed tailings deposition models and costs for major mining projects
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, cost estimates, containment construction, tailing deposition and regulatory compliance
• Provide input to feasibility RFP and contractor selection and provide oversight of tailings design contractors, including any necessary field programs
• Provide technical input into pilot testing, engineering studies, and data collection in order to support technical decisions
• Develop budgets, policies, and procedures based on project scopes
• Maintain positive client relationships; Effectively develop new business

Requirements

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related relevant degree
• Registered (or eligible to register) as a professional engineer
• Minimum 8-15 years experience required with a preference for working on major mining, civil infrastructure and oil & gas projects
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in all aspects of tailings modeling and design and MS Office Suite applications
• Considerable mining and/or oil sands tailings operational experience, including dyke and/or dam construction planning and execution would be highly regarded; regulatory exposure also an asset
• Superior communications skills, both oral and written, including experience creating and making highly effective presentations to senior management
• Strong organizational, project management, and execution skills, including financial analysis and an ability to manage a small group of employees and/or contractors
• Demonstrated ability for innovative thinking and flexibility to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and team-based environment; capable of working effectively at all levels of an organization

This position comes with an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity to work on major projects across Canada and internationally.