Nevada Gold Mines · 4 days ago
NGM - Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer Expression of Interest
Elko, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNevada Gold Mines is a collaborative and dynamic mining company seeking an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will manage slope stability data collection and analysis, ensuring compliance with geotechnical standards while supporting active open pit mines and waste rock storage facilities.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design required
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
Preferred
Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls preferred
Understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales preferred
Familiarity with various geotechnical software packages preferred
Company
Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.
5001-10000 employees
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Jessie Going
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Lori McCurry
Lead Human Resources Business Partner
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