Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer   * Big Bay, Michigan, USA * Full-time permanent position * Competitive salary commensurate with experience, Health Insurance Plans, 401 (k) Plan, Bonus, Life Insurance AD&D, STD, LTD, Wellness/Fit Program, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, paid Holidays * Excellent opportunity with one of a diversified Canadian based metals mining company with operations in Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden, and the United States of America   Who are you?   You are a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with over 8 years of mining experience with strong knowledge of mining operation and understanding of the functions conducted by geotechnical, geological, and mining engineering. This role contributes to the leadership of the mine site and provides geotechnical expertise and support to the mining operation on issues of rock mechanics and ground control. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is a key member of the plant mining leadership team. Could that be you?     Who is the employer?   The Raise (https://ianmartin.com/)  has partnered with our client, a Canadian company that owns and operates mines in 5 countries that produce base metals such as copper, zinc, and nickel.     What you'll be doing   As the new Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent and will provide leadership and geotechnical expertise and support to the mining operation on issues of rock mechanics and ground control.   Practically speaking you will:   * Lead a 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   The Details   This is a full-time permanent position based in Big Bay, Michigan, USA. In addition to a competitive annual base salary, you will enjoy Health Insurance Plans, 401 (k) Plan, Bonus, Life Insurance AD&D, STD, LTD, Wellness/Fit Program, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, Education Reimbursement.   The company also provides relocation support and is open to hiring qualified candidates from Canada.    Qualifications   * 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   Key Personal Competencies:   * Action oriented – Drives others to take timely action, Identifies and seizes new opportunities * Ensures Accountability – Accepts responsibility for successes and failures of own work and team's work * Decision Quality – Synthesizes information, experience, and inputs to determine the best course of action * Collaborates – Facilitates effective collaboration among coworkers and external partners * Communicates Effectively – Practices active and attentive listening skills to verify understanding * Manages Ambiguity – Coaches others in finding solutions despite incomplete information * Drives Engagement – Ensures that all team members are motivated to work toward common goals * Plans and Aligns - Ensures that the team's plans and priorities are aligned with the organization * Strategic Mindset – Leads the team to pursue possibilities that will create sustainable value * Builds Effective Teams – Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills and leverages strengths   HSEC Accountabilities: * Everyone in the workplace is responsible for his or her own safety and for the safety of their co-workers. Employees are responsible for performing all tasks in accordance with relevant HSEC Site Procedures, to work safely and keep the workplace safe. The Company is responsible for determining steps required to ensure health and safety of all employees, protection of the environment, and the community. Specifically, all employees must: * Accept personal responsibility for HSEC * Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, impacts on the environment, and the community * Obey any instruction issued to protect their own personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others, protection of the environment and the community. * Report, as soon as practicable to their manager any situations where HSEC requirements are not being conformed to within their work area * Avoid endangerment to any other person through any act or omission * Only use equipment you are trained to use and operate the equipment in a way that is safe, protects the environment and doesn't cause undue community impacts. * Participate in HSEC training provided to them * Report all incidents, including but not limited to injuries, near miss, community interactions and impacts, environmental impacts, spills, unsafe work practices, etc.   Looking for meaningful work? We can help   Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we're a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.   We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.   We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/   In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. 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