Senior Geotechnical Engineer
CORE VALUES STATEMENT
Turner Staffing Group is partnered with a dynamic, fast-growing, global mining company with a base of operations in Canada, Peru, and the United States. The United States Business Unit seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Copper World Project in Arizona.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Technical Services, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will assist with coordinating engineering and procurement improvement activities for different projects and technical support operations. The position will also oversee Mining designs, Mine plans, Mining facilities, and other earthworks related to the operation.
The position is at the Copper World Project, approximately 45 minutes southwest of Tucson in Helvetia, Arizona. During regular business, the employee is required to travel locally.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks using their professional expertise:
• Participate in engineering feasibility studies to determine the required studies for mine-site facilities, capital and operating costs, and manpower needs.
• Prepare technical reports (geotechnical reports/soil reports) to assist in the structural design for various projects.
• Provide support in the design of geotechnical works, soil structures, and civil structures, including foundation design and pile design.
• Assist in evaluating and interpreting data from geotechnical instrumentation and testing programs and offer design recommendations for structural foundations.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Develop budgets for supervised areas, ensure adherence to budgets, oversee large capital projects, and manage external consultants and contractors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geological, Civil, or Geotechnical engineering.
• +10 years of experience in mining and construction.
• Exposure to geotechnical software (Slide, MinePlan, etc)
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively, with limited supervision, with a diverse group of professionals in a collaborative working environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to confidently and communicate effectively at all levels within the company.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
• Background in open-pit and mining projects.
• Knowledge of budget and cost management.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Other Requirements:
Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.
Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.
Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing the job, Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.
Miscellaneous – We are an Equal Opportunity employer that offers a variety of medical and wellness benefits, 401(k), growth potential, and the opportunity to join the company at an exciting phase of the project. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.