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 a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with our Underground Engineering department at our Goldstrike operations. The successful candidate will Independently perform work which involves visual inspections of the underground mining activities to identify rock hazards, provide recommendations and monitor excavation performance.At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.Responsibilities:Independently perform work which involves visual inspections of the underground mining activities to identify rock 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 UCS 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.Review and advise on mine and stope designs.Assist with ground control safety training programs.Supervision of consultants and contractors, 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 Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geologyrequired. Geotechnical Experience: Underground 5-7 Years, Geotechnical Design Workrequired.Experience with rock mass classification systems, geotechnical analysis, structural mapping, ground support designs and underground mining QA/QC programsrequired. Familiarization with various geotechnical software packagespreferred. Team leadership, problem solving, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsrequired. Flexibility in work hours for on-call and call-outs, as neededrequired.Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independentlypreferred. What 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.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-JB1Job Identification229221Posting Date2024-05-14Job ScheduleFull timeJob CategoryMiningLocationsCarlin, NV, United States
