Geotechnical Engineer

Eagle Mine, LLC•Michigamme, MI

16h

About The Position

The Geotechnical Engineer provides geotechnical support and expertise to the Eagle Mine planning group and mine operations under the direction of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer. The role applies geotechnical engineering principles and practices to help optimize operational safety, quality, and productivity. The position supports mine planning and operations through ground support design and evaluation, geotechnical inspections and reporting, monitoring, analysis, project coordination, and workforce training. It also carries HSEC responsibilities, including following site procedures, identifying and reporting hazards and incidents, using equipment safely, and participating in HSEC training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Geological Engineering or equivalent.
3–5 years of rock mechanics experience in an operational setting.
Experience in geotechnical investigations and ground support design and evaluation.
Proficiency with Rocscience Suite software, including Dips, Unwedge, and RS2.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Awareness of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) acts and regulations.
Strong analytical abilities and good communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Underground experience.
Exposure to mine design software such as Deswik or Vulcan.
Exposure to Map3D software.

Responsibilities

Use empirical, numerical, and analytical methods to design and evaluate ground support patterns.
Independently inspect working areas and document activities such as corrosion mapping, ground support QAQC inspections, and re-entry inspections.
Work with Mining Engineers to develop and update mine plans with geotechnical considerations.
Manage expansion and calibration of the microseismic system.
Plan, monitor, and track ground support rehabilitation activities.
Review monthly mine plans for potential geotechnical concerns using field mapping, core photographs, core logs, and modeling.
Update the life-of-mine stress model and assess how changes to stope design and sequence affect induced stresses.
Assist with installation and maintenance of instrumentation and telemetry systems underground and on the surface.
Collect, analyze, and report geotechnical monitoring data.
Coordinate with departments and contractors to plan and execute geotechnical projects.
Develop and present training on geotechnical issues and ground support for the underground workforce.
Assist with underground geotechnical mapping and geotechnical core logging.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Accept personal responsibility for HSEC and identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that may harm people, property, the environment, or the community.
Follow instructions and report situations where HSEC requirements are not being met; avoid endangering others.
Use only equipment for which trained, operate it safely, participate in HSEC training, and report incidents.