Goldrush - Geotechnical Engineer

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 (Level I/II) with our Goldrush Underground Geotechnical Engineering department.

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:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Utilize rock mechanics properties to design ground support as needed.
• Collect, analyze, and report on geotechnical monitoring data and maintain databases.
• Provide support with geotechnical related projects, as necessary.
• 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.
• Assist with ground control safety training programs.
• The candidate will also periodically assist with geotechnical mapping underground and geotechnical core logging for specific drill programs.

Qualifications:

• Previous underground Geotechnical Experience or underground internships is desirable.
• Team leadership, problem solving, and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility in work hours for on-call and call-outs, as needed.
• Minimum requirement: B.S. Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or Geology.
• Familiarization with mining software packages (preferably Deswik).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.

What We Can Offer You

• A 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.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues who are passionate about Geotechnical Engineering.

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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