Position Description:Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Geotechnical Engineer I to join our team.The successful candidate will be responsible, have a high attention to detail, a good communicator and have a passion to pursue geotechnical engineering as a career. This is a fantastic opportunity for 2023 graduates or someone with previous underground mining experience to learn from a team of dedicated and professional Geotechnical Engineers.Responsibilities:Independently perform work which involves visual inspections of the underground mining activities to identify ground hazards, provide recommendations and monitor excavation performance.Ensure adherence to the Ground Control standards and maintain the ground support QA/QC program, such as rockbolt pull-testing and strength testing of shotcrete and backfill.Utilize rock mechanics properties to design ground support as needed.Collect, analyze, and report on geotechnical monitoring data and maintain databases.Assist with ground control safety training programs.Provide support with geotechnical related projects, as necessary.The candidate will also periodically assist with geotechnical mapping underground and geotechnical core logging for specific drill programs.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum requirement: B.S. Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or GeologyrequiredPrevious underground Geotechnical Experience or underground internshipspreferredFamiliarization with mining software packages (preferably Deswik)preferredTeam leadership, problem solving, and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsrequiredFlexibility in work hours for on-call and call-outs, as neededpreferredAbility to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independentlypreferredWhat We Can Offer YouA comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues who are passionate about Geotechnical Engineering.Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.#LI-RM1
