Position Description:

We are looking for highly skilled Geotechnical Engineers to join our team. The successful candidate will ensure that sound geotechnical engineering principals are applied to the design of our open pit and/or underground mines using geotechnical analyses, modeling, geologic interpretation, and historical records.

Available Positions include:  

Surface Geotechnical Engineers   Underground Geotechnical Engineers 

Responsibilities for Surface Geotechnical Engineers:

Surface geotechnical support of active open pit mines and waste rock storage facilities Develop and maintain strong working relationships with mine geology, mine operations, dewatering, drill and blast, and mine engineering groups Ensure adequate geotechnical instrumentation is deployed, read, maintained, and data reported Ensure sites comply with the Barrick Ground Control Standard and Fatal Risk Fall of Ground Standard Geotechnical engineering analyses including slope stability analyses and interpretation of laboratory testing results and slope performance data Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties including logging of drill holes and excavations Assist with slope design and slope management Assist with ground control safety training programs Supervision of consultants and contractors, as necessary Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities for Underground Geotechnical Engineers:

Independently perform work which involves visual inspections of the underground mining activities to identify rock hazards, provide recommendations and monitor Independently perform work which involves visual inspections of the underground mining activities to identify rock hazards, provide recommendations and monitor excavation performance. Ensure adherence to the Ground Control standards and maintain the ground support QA/QC program, such as rockbolt pull-testing and UCS of shotcrete and backfill Utilize rock mechanics properties to design ground support as needed Collect, analyze and report on geotechnical monitoring data and maintain databases Review and advise on mine and stope designs Assist with ground control safety training programs Supervision of consultants and contractors, as necessary The candidate will also periodically assist with geotechnical mapping underground and geotechnical core logging for specific drill programs Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology required Geotechnical Experience: Surface 3-7 Years required Geotechnical Experience: Underground 5-7 Years, Geotechnical Design Work required Experience with rock mass classification systems, geotechnical analysis, structural mapping, ground support designs and underground mining QA/QC programs required Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls preferred Understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales preferred Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design required Familiarity with various geotechnical software packages preferred Excellent safety record and the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills required Ability to work outside (or underground) in varied climatic conditions for extended periods required Flexibility in work hours for on-call and call-outs, as needed required on-call and call-outs, as needed required

What We Can Offer You  

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, excellent benefits, paid time off (PTO), and stock purchase plans (where applicable) Nevada Gold Mines has several major mining operations located across Northeastern Nevada – this offers many opportunities to learn and grow within your career at different mine sites, other technical disciplines, operations roles, or management. Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Our Mission and Core Values:

At Nevada Gold Mines, our Mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Zero Harm
We value safety and health above all else, and we take personal responsibility and ownership as one team.
  Responsible and Accountable
We act as owners, challenge each other as peers, learn and build on successes.
  Partnerships
We foster genuine partnerships and deliver on our commitments
  Build a Sustainable Legacy
We earn our social license by being part of our host communities, managing the impact of our operations, and building a sustainable legacy
  Results Driven
We are results-driven through agile decision-making and disciplined execution
  Fit for Purpose
We keep it simple – delivering fit-for-purpose solutions
  Be Honest, Transparent, and Act with Integrity
We communicate directly, honestly, and transparently.

Operated by Barrick, Nevada Gold Mines is a Joint Venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%). With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is equipped with world-class skills.  We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social, and economic considerations into all our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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

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