Engineer Geotechnical

Job title: Engineer Geotechnical
Company: One of the leading mining companies
Location: Umnugobi, Mongolia

Role Purpose:
The primary purpose of this site-based role involves collecting and analyzing geotechnical data for outcomes targeted by the Geotechnical Superintendent and Senior Geotechnical Engineers.

Contract Length: 6 months

Job responsibilities:
- Geotechnical face mapping, logging and photogrammetry
- Stability assessments, rock mass assessments and develop alternative slope hazard mitigation requirements as required or instructed
- Ensure mine designs and the implementation of mine designs complies with the Slope/Dump Management Plan
- Coordinate the collection of rock samples for testing, including; site selection and sample preparation under guidance
- Assist in the review and update of the Slope/Dump Management Plan under direction
- Contribute to the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of all geotechnical monitoring systems, such that they provide accurate and timely information for all mining activities and ensure the stability of the pit excavation
- Provide QA/QC on all data collection and maintain databases
- Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer with contractor management through the supervision of drill and sampling crews using standard work procedures as directed
- Identify best practice through experience, diverse learning opportunities, and accepting guidance and mentorship
- Managing all HSEC related activities by anticipating current and future risks, and setting and monitoring objectives to ensure standards are met.

Job requirements:
- Demonstrated past experience operating in an Open Pit environment will be looked upon favorably. Membership of professional geological and/or mining society, such as; International Society of Rock Mechanics, SME, SEG, IMM, AusIMM etc
- University graduate qualifications in Geoscience or equivalent. A qualification in geotechnical engineering and/or mining geomechanics will be looked upon favorably
- At least 3 years relevant experience, or otherwise the significant practical experience and on the job training
- Support people to consistently demonstrate HSEC work practices and address non- compliance with team members directly

If you're interested in this role, please send your CV to odgarig@scc.mn by January 10, 2025 and contact me at 8955-1216.