NGM - Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company?

We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Nevada Gold Mines is building an internal geotechnical design team to develop designs for our open pits and waste rock storage facilities.

We are looking for Open Pit Geotechnical Engineers to join our internal geotechnical design team.

The successful candidate will assist in developing and guiding projects within the Nevada Gold Mines portfolio at all stages of development from scoping level to active mining through closure.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people.

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties including logging of drill holes and excavations

Interpretation of laboratory and field testing of soil and rock materials, rock mass anisotropy and effects on slope performance

Develop standard operating procedures for geotechnical logging, analyses, and design

Geotechnical engineering analyses using Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog, Deswik, Vulcan, etc.

Perform slope design compliance

Develop geotechnical slope designs at the bench, inter-ramp, and overall slope scales

Preparation of technical memos and/or reports

Strong written and oral communication skills with various personnel levels

Collaborate with site geotechnical engineering and planning teams to coordinate field activities, schedule projects, and develop slope design criteria

Mentoring staff on geotechnical engineering principals and techniques

Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or related field required

Minimum of 3 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site required

Hands-on experience with data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties required

Strong understanding of soil and rock soil properties, anisotropy and effects on slope design required

Understanding of soils and rock deformability properties and characteristics preferred

Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls preferred

Strong understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales preferred

Strong competence in Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog required

Competent in use of Deswik and/or Maptek Vulcan preferred

Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design required

Experience with bench scale and inter-ramp scale slope design compliance required

Experience with Python programming highly regarded

Demonstrated ability for developing and sustaining short term and long term projects preferred

Must be able to work in a team environment required

Supervisory experience of engineers and technicians preferred

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.