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Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer
SLR Consulting. Support and lead rock mechanics and geotechnical assessments for open pit and underground mining projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in rock mechanics and geotechnical assessments for mining projects, with strong capabilities in data interpretation, geotechnical design, and technical report writing. Proficient in utilizing specialized software for analysis and design in both open pit and underground mining environments.
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Rock Mechanics AssessmentsGeotechnical DesignTechnical Report WritingMining Engineering SoftwareProfessional Engineer Registration
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Hard Skills
Geotechnical AssessmentsRock Mass CharacterizationSlope Stability AnalysisGround Support DesignNumerical AnalysisData InterpretationMine DesignLaboratory TestingExcavation StabilityRisk Assessment
Soft Skills
Technical WritingCommunication SkillsClient-Facing Skills
Tools & Technologies
DipsUnWedgeRocPlaneFLAC3DAutoCADGISRS2RS3Slide2Leapfrog
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer Registration
Industry Keywords
Geological EngineeringMining EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringOpen Pit MiningUnderground MiningHydrogeological DataGeotechnical ReportsMine PlanningClient CommunicationRisk Registers
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support and lead rock mechanics and geotechnical assessments for open pit and underground mining projects
- Review and interpret geological, structural, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and laboratory testing data
- Develop geotechnical domains for mine design
- Carry out rock mass characterization using RMR, Q, GSI, RQD, fracture frequency, joint condition ratings, and intact rock strength data
- Review oriented core, televiewer data, structural mapping, pit wall mapping, underground mapping, and drillhole geotechnical logs
- Undertake open pit slope assessments, including kinematic analysis, bench-scale stability, inter-ramp and overall slope stability, rockfall assessment, and slope design input
- Undertake underground mine design assessments, including excavation, stope, and pillar stability; ground support; drift dimensions; sequencing; and backfill interaction
- Support ground control design for underground development, production stopes, intersections, drawpoints, large excavations, and mine infrastructure
- Perform empirical, analytical, limit equilibrium, and numerical analyses using appropriate rock mechanics methods and software
- Prepare geotechnical design criteria for mine planning
- Prepare technical memoranda, geotechnical reports, design basis documents, due diligence reviews, risk registers, and client-ready deliverables
- Support proposal preparation, scope development, budget estimates, schedules, and client communication
- Write technical reports for geotechnical and rock mechanics aspects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
- Approximately 5 to 12+ years of relevant experience in mining rock mechanics or mine geotechnics
- Familiarity with software such as Dips, UnWedge, RocPlane, Swedge, RS2, RS3, Slide2, Slide3, RocFall, FLAC, FLAC3D, Leapfrog, AutoCAD, GIS, or similar tools
- Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer
- Demonstrated experience with open pit and/or underground mining geotechnical design
- Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of client-facing reports and technical memoranda
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Willingness to travel to project sites, as required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
- Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Career growth and satisfaction
- Investment in employees for the long run