Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Department: Technical Services

Location:

Michigamme, MI, US, 49861

Contract Type: Permanent

Employee Type: Employee

Work Type: Work from Office / Site

Lundin Mining is a diversified Canadian base metals mining company with operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the United States of America, Portugal, y Sweden, primarily producing copper, nickel and zinc.

Role Summary

MAIN PURPOSE: The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is a proven leader who provides geotechnical expertise and support to the mining operation on issues of rock mechanics and ground control.

Main Responsibilities | Activities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Lead team of geotechnical engineers, providing guidance and mentorship while promoting a high standard of safety

• Update and maintain the site Ground Control Management Plan and Crown Pillar Management Plan

• Perform inspections of underground excavations and provide recommendations on ground control and mitigation of ground issues, as required

• Provide guidance and coaching to short-term planning to ensure alignment to longer term goals pertaining to stability of underground workings

• Provide guidance to long-term planners on stope sizing, offset distances, mine sequencing, and general geotechnical recommendations to be included in Life of Mine design

• Build and interpret results of 3D stress models as required to inform ground support design, re-entry protocols, mine sequencing, and mine design

• Ensure the completion of quality control testing of ground support and backfill is completed in accordance with the Ground Control Management Plan

• Manage geotechnical instrumentation systems and associated Trigger Action Response Plans

Education, Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or similar field

• 8-10 years of direct experience in mining operations

• Strong understanding of the functions carried out by the geotechnical, geological, and mining engineering departments

• Strong understanding of underground mine design and planning

• A thorough understanding of rock mechanics and underground support systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Map3D, Deswik, RocScience, and Leapfrog

• Experience in underground hard rock mining is preferred

Lundin Mining Corporation fosters a positive, equitable and progressive workforce and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. If you require any accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at eaglerecruiting@lundinmining.com.

Lundin Mining is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures.

Requisition ID: 2667

Nearest Major Market: Marquette

Nearest Secondary Market: Northern Michigan