Job description
Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.
Bald Mountain is an important contributor to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.
Job Description
The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for providing geotechnical support to the Operations department and Technical Services department to ensure that Bald Mountain Mine functions safely and efficiently.
Job Responsibilities
1. Develop geotechnical design criteria to support safe & optimal mine operations.
2. Manage the installation of the mine-wide geotechnical monitoring systems.
3. Facilitate the collection, analysis, and interpretation of geotechnical data.
4. Assist with continuous improvements in drilling and blast designs while ensuring they comply with mining regulations and site standards as they relate to Geotechnical Wall Control blasting.
5. Advise planning & operations personnel on geotechnical issues in the pit.
6. Coordinate with the geotechnical consultants to ensure maximum production from the deposit as it relates to Geotechnical Wall Control.
7. Ensure that all reporting requirements and licensing conditions by regulatory bodies are met.
8. Participate in the update the Ground Control Management plan.
9. Performs pit inspections and develops a relationship with mine ops supervisors to complete work in the production environment.
10. Maintain Hazard Maps.
11. Perform Highwall mapping and mining compliance with design.
12. Effectively communicate geotechnical outcomes.
13. Provide comprehensive and timely contributions to the daily and weekly production meetings.
14. Must be able to handle physical demands of installing instrumentation. This may include packing 50 pounds across uneven surfaces.
15. Perform on call functions in off hours in rotation with rest of geotechnical group.
16. Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in geological engineering, geology, mining or civil engineering is required.
2. 3-5 years Geotechnical Engineering experience preferred but not required.
3. Mining experience which includes familiarity with geotechnical design and rock characterization.
4. Working knowledge of Vulcan preferable and Rocscience software desirable.
5. General understanding of mining operations.
6. Working knowledge and skill with computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. AutoCAD software knowledge is advantageous but not required.
7. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
8. Ability to work independently and also as a member of the Technical Services team.
9. Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
10. Must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
11. Requires valid driver’s license.
Reporting Relationships
Typically reports into the Chief Geotechnical Engineer
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Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
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