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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in Geotechnical Engineering and Ground Control, with a strong focus on operational risk assessments, technical reviews, and the development of practical procedures for underground mining operations. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
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Geotechnical EngineeringGround Control SystemsUnderground Mining OperationsTechnical DocumentationStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
Geotechnical InspectionsExcavation ManagementGround Support DesignRisk AssessmentsOperational ReadinessTechnical ReviewsGap AnalysisInspection RequirementsTARP DevelopmentClearance Criteria
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsWorkshop FacilitationConstructive Challenge
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional RegistrationPostgraduate Qualification in Mining Geotechnics
Industry Keywords
Underground ExcavationMining EngineeringRock MechanicsOperational Risk ControlsContractor Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review and evaluate Ground Control procedures, standards, and management plans
- Assess operational procedures relating to geotechnical inspections and underground excavation management
- Review excavation classification, clearance, and re-entry criteria
- Evaluate ground support design, installation, verification, and maintenance requirements
- Assess procedures covering rock bolts, cable bolts, mesh installation, and shotcrete application
- Review scaling, loose-rock management, and unsupported ground controls
- Evaluate Ground Control monitoring and geotechnical hazard reporting processes
- Support development and validation of Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs)
- Identify gaps between engineering requirements and field execution
- Define practical inspection, authorization, verification, and stop-work requirements
- Facilitate workshops involving geotechnical, operational, safety, and contractor teams
- Provide recommendations to strengthen operational and safety risk controls
- Contribute technical expertise to procedure reviews and operational risk assessments
- Translate geotechnical requirements and Critical Controls into practical instructions for supervisors, operators, contractors, and operational leadership teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, Ground Control, or closely related disciplines
- Preferably 7+ years of experience within underground mining operations
- Strong practical experience supporting Ground Control systems in underground mines
- Experience supporting underground mine development, expansion, construction, operational readiness, or ramp-up activities
- Previous involvement in the development, review, or implementation of Ground Control standards, procedures, and management systems
- Experience conducting technical reviews, audits, operational assessments, or risk reviews
- Experience working within contractor-intensive mining environments is advantageous
- Ability to review geotechnical designs and translate technical requirements into practical operational procedures
- Ability to identify gaps between engineering specifications and field execution
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to establish measurable inspection, verification, and operational hold-point requirements
- Experience facilitating technical workshops with multidisciplinary stakeholders
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to write clear and practical technical documentation in English
- Ability to challenge existing practices constructively and recommend improvements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Postgraduate qualification in Mining Geotechnics, Rock Mechanics, or Ground Control is desirable
- Professional registration or equivalent certification, where applicable
- Fluency in English required
- Portuguese and/or Spanish highly advantageous
- Must be authorized to work lawfully in the country for which applying
Benefits
Comp & perks- Project-based freelance SME engagement
- Opportunity to contribute to safety performance, risk management, and critical operational decisions
- Collaboration with experienced technical and operational leaders
- Participation in a multidisciplinary team supporting a major underground mining expansion project
- Opportunity to create lasting impact on operational performance and safety outcomes
- Diversity and inclusion culture