Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Underground)
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Job Summary
We are Boliden Tara Mines DAC.
Our purpose is to provide the metals essential to improve society for generations to come.
Our vision is to be the most climate friendly and respected metal provider in the world.
Our values are Care Courage and Responsibility
SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER (UNDERGROUND)
Role: Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Underground)
Company: Boliden Tara Mines
Location: Navan County Meath Ireland
Position: Permanent full time
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Mine Planning & Scheduling section for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (underground). This is a senior position reporting directly to the Head of Section for Mine Planning & Scheduling.
As Senior Geotechnical Engineer you will be part of a team of geotechnical and backfill engineers. The role involves a combination of office and underground work providing operational support on mine design ground support and stability risk assessment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain the Ground Control Management Plan.
Design and develop ground support standards and rehabilitation plans for underground excavations to ensure stability and safety.
Develop and update geotechnical procedures and ways of working in accordance with best industry practice in all geotechnical tasks planning and execution.
Support mine design through geotechnical and rock mechanics principles including site investigations rock mass characterization (core logging) and ground control design.
Review mine designs and plans to ensure they are consistent with rock mechanics principles and geotechnical standards.
Responsible for underground geotechnical mapping and monitoring (including convergence/movement monitoring) of underground excavations.
Geotechnical modelling and risk assessment.
QA/QC program (bolt pull-testing shotcrete and backfill materials testing).
Assist in the development and delivery of ground control safety training programs to educate mine operations personnel in ground awareness programs.
Perform other duties as required.
Experience and Qualifications:
A Technical College or University Degree in Rock Mechanics/Mine Engineering or other relevant geoscience with at at least 10 years of underground hard rock mining experience.
Significant knowledge of and experience with longhole stoping mining method mine design ground support and backfilling
Possess strong knowledge of relevant geotechnical standards legislation and codes of practice
Show meticulous attention to technical design review and compliance
Exposure to modern mine design software such as Deswik and geotechnical software (Map3D and/or Itasca IMAT) an advantage
Skills and Capabilities:
Education knowledge and skills required for this position
Knowledge of the mining cycle
A high level of attention to detail is required
Strong communication and presentation skills both verbal and written in English
Exhibit leadership capabilities able to work both independently and collaboratively within diverse teams
Strong interpersonal skills an ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
Demonstrates a willingness to drive new opportunities and continuous improvements
Computer literacy
Role model in EHS (Environment Health and Safety)
Additional Info:
This role will be normal office hours Monday to Friday on a 37.5-hour work week.
There will be a degree of flexibility required as part of this role and in line with operational requirements so work outside of normal office hours may be required from time to time.
Clean drivers licence.
We strive to achieve diversity and inclusion among our employees and therefore welcome all applicants. Your application will be processed in accordance with the GDPR.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Business Development
- GIS
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Autocad
- Horizontal Drilling
- Writing Skills
About Company
For more than 90 years, Boliden has been exploring, extracting and processing base metals such as zink, copper, nickel and lead and precious metals like gold, silver and Platinum Group Metals (PGM).
