Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Summary
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is a member of the Shared Technical Services team and is responsible for providing geotechnical engineering support to Magna Minings Sudbury operations with a focus on ground control excavation stability geotechnical risk management and safe mine design. The role works closely with Engineering Geology and Operations to monitor ground conditions provide practical recommendations and support safe and efficient mining activities.
All Magna Mining team members are expected to work collaboratively with others lead the way in health and safety act with honesty integrity and foster an entrepreneurial spirit in pursuit of excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Provide geotechnical engineering support to Magnas site engineering teams related to all aspects of rock mechanics and excavation stability.
- Work closely with the long term and strategic planning teams to establish and ensure geotechnical guidelines are incorporated into life of mine plans and study work.
- Lead the development of internal best practices related to rock mechanics and help the site teams ensure Mine Designs reflect these as part of ongoing review work.
- Oversee geotechnical investigation programs structural geology assessments and data interpretation.
- Conduct and/or arrange for third party numerical modeling and analysis of new mining areas extraction techniques or other changing site conditions.
- Identify assess and communicate geotechnical risks and recommend appropriate controls and mitigation measures.
- Carry out regular Critical Control Verifications to ensure as-built conditions match design and that quality assurance / control systems are functioning as designed.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
- Work with the Safety & Training team to ensure initial and refresher training programs related to ground control are accurate & sound.
- Conduct internal audits of the sites records and practices to ensure both ongoing regulatory compliance and technical due diligence.
Qualifications: Formal Education Certifications or Equivalents
- Bachelors degree in Mining Engineering Geological Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Work Experience: Nature & Length
- 5 or more years of geotechnical rock mechanics or ground control experience in an underground mining environment is required.
- Experience with underground geotechnical mapping ground support design instrumentation and monitoring is an asset.
- Experience with geotechnical modelling and mine planning software is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Ontario mining regulations and underground ground control requirements is considered an asset.
Key Competencies: Behaviours & Skills
- Strong understanding of rock mechanics ground control principles and underground mining methods.
- Strong analytical technical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to assess geotechnical risks and develop practical solutions for underground operations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and operational teams.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and provide practical recommendations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working in an underground mining environment and completing regular field inspections.
- Demonstrated commitment to health and safety teamwork continuous improvement and operational excellence.
At Magna Mining Inc. we believe supporting our people is essential to our success. We offer a competitive salary comprehensive benefits RRSP contribution opportunities and access to employee and family assistance programs to support your well-being and long-term success.
Minimum Salary: $100000
Required Skills:
Qualifications: Formal Education Certifications or Equivalents Bachelors degree in Mining Engineering Geological Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). Work Experience: Nature & Length 5 or more years of geotechnical rock mechanics or ground control experience in an underground mining environment is required. Experience with underground geotechnical mapping ground support design instrumentation and monitoring is an asset. Experience with geotechnical modelling and mine planning software is considered an asset. Knowledge of Ontario mining regulations and underground ground control requirements is considered an asset. Key Competencies: Behaviours & Skills Strong understanding of rock mechanics ground control principles and underground mining methods. Strong analytical technical and problem-solving skills. Ability to assess geotechnical risks and develop practical solutions for underground operations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and operational teams. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and provide practical recommendations. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Comfortable working in an underground mining environment and completing regular field inspections. Demonstrated commitment to health and safety teamwork continuous improvement and operational excellence.
