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Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
Okane Consultants. Work closely with mining clients and technical teams on diverse tailings-management projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Geotechnical Engineering with a focus on tailings management, including closure-plan development, numerical modeling, and field investigations. Proven ability to lead projects, maintain client relationships, and integrate health, safety, and environmental considerations into geotechnical work.
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Geotechnical EngineeringTailings ManagementNumerical ModelingProject ManagementHealth, Safety, and Environmental Integration
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Hard Skills
Geotechnical AssessmentClosure-Plan DevelopmentField InvestigationsMine-Rock CharacterizationLaboratory Data InterpretationRisk AssessmentsTechnical Documentation PreparationGeological SciencesInstrumentation and MonitoringHazard Assessments
Soft Skills
Strong Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
GeoStudioNumerical Modeling Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Designation in Geotechnical Engineering
Industry Keywords
Mining IndustryTailings OperationsGlobal International Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM)Regulatory FrameworksClosure Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work closely with mining clients and technical teams on diverse tailings-management projects
- Apply advanced geotechnical principles to develop problem-solving approaches and conceptual models for closure-plan development and design
- Apply geotechnical assessment and design knowledge, including instrumentation and monitoring, tailings and mine-rock characterization, and closure-plan development
- Participate in numerical modelling programs for geotechnical stability, liquefaction, and consolidation assessments
- Review and interpret laboratory and monitoring data to support design and execution
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders and maintain client relationships
- Support business development by identifying leads, opportunities, and referrals
- Plan and execute field investigations for tailings and mine projects
- Travel to the field for facility inspections and summarize observations under the supervision of the Engineer of Record
- Support proposal development by outlining scopes of work and estimating schedules and costs
- Prepare, review, and authenticate technical documentation and reports
- Support workshops, including risk assessments and multiple accounts analyses
- Complete hazard assessments and other HSE project requirements and promote a safety culture
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate degree in Geotechnical (Civil or Geological) Engineering or similar discipline
- Minimum of six (6) years professional experience
- Proven experience in mine and tailings operations
- Operational or closure experience within the mining industry considered an asset
- Experience in geological sciences, field investigations, and tailings management, including initial assessment, modelling, and design
- Experience in project management
- Professional designation in the residing province
- Experience with relevant software packages such as GeoStudio beneficial
- Experience and aptitude for multidisciplinary work and dynamic team environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for business and technical writing and collaboration
- Ability to oversee and lead project work within the Geotechnical discipline
- Willingness and ability to coordinate with staff and clients across different time zones
- Working knowledge of regulatory and legislative frameworks, including the Global International Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM)
- Ability to integrate health, safety, and environmental considerations into work
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexible workplace and work-life balance
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Continuous learning and growth opportunities
- Inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace
- Recruitment/interview process adjustments available upon request