Geotechnical Engineer In Training
- Grande Cache, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Detailed Job Description
Position Overview
This position is responsible for geotechnical aspects of pit wall and waste rock dump to ensure all geotechnical hazards are manageable for safe and efficient mining operations.
Accountability
Reporting to the Superintendent, Geotechnical Engineering and Geology, is responsible for coordinating and/or executing:
CST Coal offers a competitive compensation package, including:
Position Overview
This position is responsible for geotechnical aspects of pit wall and waste rock dump to ensure all geotechnical hazards are manageable for safe and efficient mining operations.
Accountability
Reporting to the Superintendent, Geotechnical Engineering and Geology, is responsible for coordinating and/or executing:
- Regular field geotechnical inspection.
- Slope monitoring strategy, installation and interpretation.
- Geotechnical analysis and reporting: rock mass characterization & slope stability analysis.
- External reporting: monthly and quarterly geotechnical inspection report for regulatory purposes.
- Geotechnical drilling campaign.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geological or Mining Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Master’s degree in Geological/Geotechnical Engineering preferred
- Experience in geotechnical open pit mining operations is a strong asset.
- Experience with slope monitoring system: prims monitoring with Robotic Total Station, Radar monitoring) is a strong asset.
- Experience in geotechnical underground operations is an asset.
- Strong commitment to safety and a zero-incident workplace
- Solid understanding of geotechnical aspects in open pit mine:
- Geology structural mapping.
- Hydrogeology.
- Geotechnical field investigation methods.
- Familiar with RocScience geotechnical software.
- Experience with MineSight® or Deswik® considered an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Good time management and ability to adapt to changing priorities
CST Coal offers a competitive compensation package, including:
- Paid vacation
- RRSP matching
- Health and wellness benefits
- No camp facilities available
- Employees based at site are eligible for a Living Out Allowance (LOA)
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Responsibilities
The role is responsible for managing geotechnical hazards of pit walls and waste rock dumps to ensure safe mining operations. Key duties include field inspections, slope monitoring, stability analysis, and regulatory reporting.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Geological or Mining Engineering is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Experience in open pit mining and proficiency with geotechnical software like RocScience is highly valued.
Skills
- Geotechnical Inspection
- Slope Monitoring
- Rock Mass Characterization
- Slope Stability Analysis
- Geotechnical Drilling
- Structural Mapping
- Hydrogeology
- RocScience
- MineSight
- Deswik
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Communication
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- RRSP matching
- Health and wellness benefits
- Housing
- Living Out Allowance (LOA)
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Categories
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Open Pit Mining
- Waste Rock Dump
- Slope Stability
- Rock Mass Characterization
- Robotic Total Station
- Radar Monitoring
- RocScience
- MineSight
- Deswik
- Hydrogeology
- Structural Mapping
- Geotechnical Drilling
- Mining Operations
- Geology