geotechnical engineer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp
• Land environment

Work setting

• Mining company
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Own home
• Management

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct feasibility studies in mining operation and evaluation
• Conduct geophysical programs for data acquisition, analysis and mapping
• Conduct geotechnical programs for data acquisition, analysis and mapping
• Develop feasibility studies planning in mining exploration
• Plan programs for data acquisition, analysis and mapping to assist in the development of civil engineering projects
• Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists
• Conduct surveys and studies of ore deposits and mine design
• Analyze reports and prepare recommendations on settlement of buildings, stability of slopes, and effects of earthquakes to support construction and civil engineering projects
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Resource usage and environmental studies

• Slope stability studies

Computer and technology knowledge

• Mining technology
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Lean Six Sigma

Area of work experience

• Project management
• Quality assurance or control
• Research and development
• Open-pit mines
• Mining and exploration

Geology specialization

• Geotechnics or engineering

Area of specialization

• Geotechnical
• Mining and mining engineering
• Exploitation

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan