Senior Tailings Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition ID:100966

Job Category:Engineering

Location:CalgaryABCanada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining energy and infrastructureour 10000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe innovative and sustainable we think globally while acting you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional We look forward to hearing from you.

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Hatch is committed to providing a complete array of engineering services to the mining and metals sector. Mine waste and mine closure management together with mine water management is an ever-increasingly complex subject for the industry. Hatch employs an integrated approach from the moment mine waste is generated to the point where it needs to be finally contained. This is done by considering all mining aspects including dewatering processes transport and storage components and the closure design of mine waste and refining residue doing so we are dedicated to projecting a holistic vision to tailings and mine and metallurgical waste streams management. We do this by finding the most integrated and innovative solutions to de-risk the industry. We build strong teams. As such we will continue to look for innovative solutions bringing together geotechnical hydrotechnical process engineers geochemists practitioners and other SMEs into the tailings practice all with a clear and dedicated focus to find ways to manage reduce and/or repurpose tailings and mine waste.

The Tailings Mine Waste and Mine Closure (Tailings) Practice group at Hatch is seeking to hire a Senior level Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to become a practitioner in the field and part of our expanding team in Calgary Canada. This role would suit a highly motivated professional with a strong technical focus who is interested in supporting the development of the practice and expanding the capability within the North American cluster of an existing multidisciplinary practice group of specialists in tailings and mine waste management field made of geotechnical hydrotechnical mining geoscientists and process engineers around the world. Reporting will be to the Tailings Practice Lead in Canada which in turn report to the Global Practice Director in the Tailings Practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a tailings storage facility design project by completing and/or guiding the required geotechnical engineering analysis and coordinating a multi-discipline team. The study level can range from conceptual pre-feasibility feasibility detailed engineering or construction.
• Prepare and review trade-off studies feasibility to detailed engineering studies engineering reports drawings and specifications for mine waste disposal.
• Support the team in identifying and solving geotechnical issues. A common example for a practitioner with geotechnical engineering background is to have a reasoned insight of settlements liquefaction potential slope stabilization pore pressure generation excavation and backfilling procedures and related problems.
• Be able to carry out slope stability and seepage analysis and understand contractive (liquefaction) behavior under static and earthquake loading scenarios. Proficient in geotechnical modeling software such as SLOPE/W SEEP/W and SIGMA/W. Support the team in coordinating geotechnical models of tailings storage facilities especially with limit equilibrium and dynamic deformation under a variety of loading conditions.
• Develop and manage field and laboratory investigation programs to support the design of tailings storage facilities.
• Develop and manage geotechnical instrumentation monitoring programs.
• Support field operations through supervision troubleshooting and monitoring. A practitioner with geotechnical engineering background would require experience in drilling carrying out and understanding in situ tests piezocone soundings reconnaissance trenches as well as tailings storage facility construction subgrade compaction assessment and installation of geosynthetics etc.
• Prepare and reviewproposals including cost estimates using Hatchs internal proposal software system
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor degree(s) in Civil Geological or Mining engineering and/or post-graduate in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited University.
• Valid professional engineering registration in Ontario Canada
• Minimum of 12 years experience in a role leading to this opportunity.
• Construction/field experience (construction quality assurance in geotechnical/hydrotechnical facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills. Preferred bilingual proficiency in (English/ French).
• Works well and seamlessly in an international team with a strong client focus.
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in GeoStudio or Rocscience package and advance use of Excel
• Familiar with AutoCAD Civil3D environment
• Preferred abilities with computer programming in Python or Visual Basic.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Valid passport preferably with international recognition as well as a valid drivers license.

Why join us

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally work locally

Dont meet every single requirement You dont need to. At Hatch we are building a diverse inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences dont perfectly align with the skills weve listed.

Were committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age race color national origin citizenship religion creed gender sexual orientation marital status disability veteran or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements please let us know. Well do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.