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Senior Ground Control Engineer

By McEwen Mining Inc.

Dead Line: December 1, 2021

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Ground Control Engineer will ensure the safe and economically sound development and operations of the underground mine. The role combines an understanding of the effects of these structures on their surrounding environment and technical knowledge.
 
Primary Responsibilities Include:
 
• Ensuring safe and stable underground excavations in rock through proper rock mechanics design and monitoring.
• Managing and maintaining quality control programs for ground support and shotcrete.
• Provide basic ground control training to team as required.
• Conducting regular inspections of underground excavations and infrastructure.
• Analyzing relevant data for proper performance of designs.
• Updating and maintaining ground control management plan and mine design.
• Proactively communicate geotechnical issues across the operation.
• Collection of ground movement from underground monitoring stations.
 
Qualifications and Skills Requirement:
 
• Proven safety record with a positive attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field.
• 7 years of underground experience.
• 5 years of relevant rock engineering experience.
• P.Eng. certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of rock mechanics principles, monitoring methods and practices.
• Knowledge of design, support and excavation methods.
• Knowledge of specialized geotechnical software (Rocscience Suite).
• Knowledge of slope stability for open pit.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of mine planning software (Acad/Amine, Dips, Phase2, Deswik).
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to lead and mentor a growing team.
 
  • Competitive compensation 
  • Generous benefits packages 
  • Great work environment
 
Thank you for your interest in McEwen Ontario. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing this position to: ljackson@mcewenmining.com
 
McEwen Ontario Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
 

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