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Job Description
Safety & Risk Management
- Implement and maintain systems that ensure a safe, healthy working environment for employees and contractors.
- Identify geotechnical safety risks early and resolve emerging technical issues proactively.
- Ensure all design work meets AGA standards and complies with internal and external requirements.
Technical Leadership & Geotechnical Design
- Define and implement geotechnical specifications for mine design and operational plans within budget.
- Lead and manage geotechnical test work programs, including planning, scheduling, sampling, and quality control.
- Coordinate with geology teams on sample selection and preparation.
- Identify appropriate laboratories, design partners, and manage technical aspects of tenders.
- Analyze geotechnical test data to develop engineering design parameters and criteria.
- Conduct trade‑off studies for geotechnical design options and mine planning scenarios.
- Ensure all geotechnical considerations are integrated into mine design, scheduling, and long‑term planning.
- Prepare high‑quality technical reports documenting analysis, results, and recommendations.
Data Management & Continuous Improvement
- Manage the collection, analysis, and interpretation of all geotechnical data.
- Identify opportunities to improve design processes, systems, and operational implementation to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Continuously refine geotechnical methodology to support business plan objectives and optimize mine performance.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing geotechnical team.
- Promote a collaborative, accountable culture with a focus on integrity, teamwork, and professional development.
- Work cross‑functionally with mine planning, geology, hydrology, operations, and other departments to ensure streamlined project delivery.
- Communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to project managers and leadership.