Kinross Gold Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Underground Geotechnical Engineer
Round Mountain, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKinross Gold Corporation is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable and safe mining practices. They are seeking a Senior Underground Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical functions for the Underground Mine at Round Mountain Gold Mine, providing engineering support for mine planning, operations, and contractors to ensure effective and safe operations.
MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Lead ground control planning and design for underground excavations, including selection and optimization of rock bolts, mesh, shotcrete, cable bolts, and other support systems suitable for complex ground conditions
Conduct and oversee geotechnical logging, rock mass classification (e.g., RMR, Q-system), and structural mapping for various mining zones and development headings
Perform stability and stress analysis using advanced geotechnical software (e.g., RS2, FLAC3D, UnWedge, UDEC/3DEC) to support stope design, backfill performance, pillar stability, and sequencing
Implement and manage underground monitoring systems including extensometers, convergence monitoring, stress cells, and microseismic arrays. Analyze data to track ground performance and inform mine planning
Identify geotechnical hazards such as rockburst, seismicity, fault reactivation, and ground squeezing; develop and implement mitigation strategies in coordination with the operations team
Collaborate closely with mine engineers, geology, and operations to provide geotechnical input into stope designs, development layouts, extraction sequencing, and backfill strategies
Manage scopes of work, budgets, and timelines for geotechnical components of capital and operational projects
Prepare documentation in support of MSHA-compliant ground control plans, permitting, and internal audits
Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers and technicians; participate in internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
This position works approximately 30% of the time in the underground. Underground work includes field observations on foot, driving underground, engaging with and collecting information from employees in the field, and providing education to employees
This position works approximately 70% in an office setting on the surface. The majority of the office duties include performing essential functions on a computer screen, and attending or facilitating meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, geology, mining or civil engineering or equivalent
Geotechnical Experience: Underground 5+ Years
Familiarity with U.S. mining regulations and MSHA ground control standards
Proficiency in rock mechanics design, numerical modeling, and ground monitoring techniques
Strong field presence and practical problem-solving skills
Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
Ability to work independently and as a member of the Technical Services team
Demonstrate strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
Requires a valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience with instrumentation data systems (e.g., GroundProbe, IDS, Vibrating Wire sensors)
Strong understanding of common U.S. mining methods (e.g., cut & fill, room & pillar, sublevel stoping, block caving)
Experience with backfill systems (pastefill, cemented rockfill) and their interaction with excavation stability
Working knowledge of Vulcan or Deswik preferable and Rocscience and Map3D software desirable
Company
Kinross Gold Corporation
Kinross Gold Corporation is a senior gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Mauritania, and Canada.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-06-26Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-02-03IPO
Leadership Team
J. Paul Rollinson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Claude Schimper
COO and EVP
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