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Kinross Gold Corporation · 3 days ago

Geotechnical Engineer

Round Mountain, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Kinross Gold Corporation is a global senior gold mining company focused on responsible mining and operational excellence. The Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for mine geotechnical and geological duties, implementing best practices in geotechnical engineering, conducting inspections, and managing databases to support mining operations.

MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Implement best practices in geotechnical engineering, assist with mine designs, dewatering, and mining operations to ensure safety and achieve business objectives

Carry out geotechnical/geological inspections, mapping, and documentation. Supervise and work with drilling and geotechnical instrumentation installations

Collect, process, analyze and model geotechnical/geological characteristics of the various rock mass for support of the surface and underground mine

Process, analyze, and model data to understand the rock mass and its response to mining for purposes of excavation stability, mine design optimization, mine performance, and design compliance

Geotechnical and geological database management

Conduct geotechnical/geologic mapping, sampling, monitoring, and reporting to support site needs and corporate obligations

Assist in the preparation of the daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly monitoring reports

Responsible for implementing and enforcing the requirements of the Ground Control Management Plan

Ability to be on call during off hours during your work rotation

Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct

Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management

Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance

Works without risk or harm to self and others

Punctuality and regular attendance required

Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above

Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor

Be willing to learn new methods, technology, tools, and systems

Qualification

Geotechnical engineeringGeological engineeringMining experienceMining softwareTechnical writingAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in geological engineering, geology, mining or civil engineering is required

Mining experience which includes familiarity with geotechnical design and rock mass characterization

Working knowledge of a mining-based software preferable (Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, etc...) as well as geotechnical software, Rocscience software desirable

General understanding of mining operations, ability to be a team player, with interest in a dynamic open pit and underground mining environment

Working knowledge and skill with computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software

Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, employees, contractors, and consultants

Ability to work independently and also as a member of the Technical Services team

Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills

Must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Requires valid driver's license

Background Check required

US work permit required

English

Preferred

AutoCAD software knowledge is advantageous but not required

Company

Kinross Gold Corporation

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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.

Founded in 1993