Chief Ground Control Engineer

Vale • Greater Sudbury, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Chief Ground Control Engineer to join our Mines Technical Services Team at Totten Mine in Sudbury. The role is a permanent position. The Chief Ground Control Engineer supports mine execution of the Ground Control Program and Seismic Risk Management Plans at the mine. This role oversees all aspects of ground control duties at an underground mine. The role holder works with an effective ground control team, including Ground Control Engineers, Mine Technician/Technologists and/or Engineers in Training, to provide Ground Control Services to the mine operations.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) required.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Underground Execution Technical Services.
• Knowledge of mining standards and guidance documents.
• Underground mine design, mining technology, and high level of understanding of underground mining activities.
• Strong people leadership skills, including mentoring and coaching skills
• Strategic thinking and effective decision making.
• Change management skills and openness to learning and sharing new insights.
• Building relationships, collaboration and teamwork.
• Drive for sustainable results with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of engineering planning software (Deswik) is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Audit and analyze systems to ensure zero harm, meet/exceed production targets, and achieve cost and capital objectives.
• Maintain safe and stable mine excavations in alignment with geotechnical standards, corporate policies, and legislation.
• Update the annual Mine Design Package with input from site departments.
• Provide daily technical support for Ground Control and Seismic Risk Management Programs and collaborate with mine-site technical teams.
• Assess geomechanical risks in annual mine execution plans to optimize sequencing and layouts for safety and production.
• Steward ore reserves and life-of-mine planning, including development of mining plans and ground support systems.
• Utilize rock mechanics modeling tools (MAP3D, Rocscience, FLAC3D) and ground control instrumentation.
• Support implementation of new processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide performance feedback, mentor team members, promote safe production behaviors, and address noncompliance when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior