Engineer, Geotechnical III

Key Accountabilities

• Systems

o Apply and maintain the underground geotechnical systems and procedures according to industry-best practices
o Ensure all technical documentation, templates, reports, guidelines are clear and accurate.

• Ground Control Management

o Provide geotechnical input into mining and mine planning processes, including stope designs, support layouts (e.g., primary support and cable bolts), pillar analysis, and backfill modeling.
o Develop, maintain, and update Ground Control Management Plans, ground support standards and guidelines. Conduct regular audits, quality assurance, and compliance checks.
o Conduct geotechnical risk assessments, stability analysis (stope, development, raise, slope etc.), and seismic risk evaluations using 3D geotechnical models and life-of-mine stress models.
o Collaborate with production, drilling, blasting, and planning teams to integrate geotechnical recommendations, ensure compliance with regulations, and promote a safety-first culture.
o Aid third-party geotechnical consultants and provide technical input to technical studies.

• Monitoring & Reporting

o Oversee geotechnical monitoring programs, including design, installation, evaluation, and analysis of stability monitoring systems, rock mass characterization, and hydrogeological systems.
o Perform geotechnical mapping, logging and inspections. Validate and maintain all geotechnical data accurately; aligned to procedures and document control processes.
o Prepare technical reports, analyses, and presentations, including weekly and monthly geotechnical reports, inspections of ground falls, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Safety & Compliance

o Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all underground operations.
o Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies in compliance with regulatory requirements.
o Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness drills.

• Continuous Improvement

o Drive innovation in mining methods, technology adoption, and process optimization.
o Champion initiatives to reduce operational costs and enhance productivity.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field, preferably with specialization in Ground Control, Geotechnical Engineering, or Rock Mechanics.
Minimum Experience: 
Minimum 2 years of experience in underground mining operations in a geotechnical field
Ma’aden High Performance Competencies: 
Good knowledge of ground control systems, stope stability, backfill stability, seismicity, monitoring, and risk mitigation in underground settings.