Geotechnical Engineer
About the role
About the role
Reporting to the Superintendent Rock Mechanics, this role is to ensure that the rock mechanics and ground control tasks required for safe operation at Eleonore mine is performed using industry established standards and norms. The Eleonore mine ore body is very complex and requires innovative and robust initiatives as well as understanding seismicity, ground control and rock fall risk management strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Regular underground inspections of mine working areas to inform geotechnical hazard models Reporting and documentation of underground inspections Collection of geotechnical data as per Eleonore’s procedures. This includes planning geotechnical drilling, geotechnical core logging, scanline mapping, laboratory testing requirements and geotechnical database management. The incumbent will liaison and co-ordinate with the Geology department for smooth operation of geotechnical data collection program. Comprehensive geomechanical study of mine design and sequencing using numerical modeling of mining induced stresses Identification and communication of geotechnical hazards, including barricading of areas underground QA/QC checks of all installed ground support systems, including job observations of ground support installers Analysis of QA/QC data and recommendations for improvements to ground support installation Training of underground workforce in geotechnical issues Collection and analysis of geotechnical monitoring data Installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment Design and planning of rehabilitation Daily seismic report for communication of seismic risks to underground workforce Seismic re-entry inspections Investigations of rockfalls Design and planning of cablebolts for stoping and wide spans REQUIREMENTS BSc in geological or mining engineering, preferably with a specialization in geotechnical engineering or rock mechanics Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec French and English speaking.
COMPETENCIES
Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to work safely. Organizational skills. Strong technical writing, group presentation, and interpersonal skills including cultural sensitivity. Working knowledge of DIPS, UNWEDGE, MAP3D, MXRAP, IMS, Deswick and PHASE2 software Working Conditions Eleonore mine site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D'Or and Wemindji) Schedule: 8 days of work followed by 6 days of rest
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About Dhilmar Eleonore Inc
Dhilmar est une société minière privée récemment constituée, basée au Royaume-Uni. Elle est dirigée par son président-directeur général, et soutenue par des membres du conseil d’administration possédant des décennies d’expérience dans le secteur minier, couvrant une variété de ressources et d’opérations, tant en surface que souterraines.
Notre site Éléonore est une opération de type « fly-in, fly-out », avec une installation de classe mondiale et une technologie de pointe, le positionnant parmi les plus grandes mines d'or du Québec. Située au cœur d'Eeyou Istchee/Baie James, une région reculée du Nord Québec située à 800 km au nord de Montréal, elle représente un cadre où chaque employé de notre équipe est encouragé à réaliser son potentiel maximal, au sein d'un environnement accueillant et bienveillant.
Dhilmar is a newly formed private mining company based in Royaume-Uni. It is led by its Chief Executive Officer and supported by board members with decades of experience in the mining sector, covering a variety of resources and operations, both surface and underground.
Our Éléonore site is a fly-in, fly-out operation with world-class facilities and state-of-the-art technology, positioning it among the largest gold mines in Quebec. Located in the heart of Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, a remote region of northern Quebec 500 miles north of Montreal, it provides a setting where every member of our team is encouraged to reach their full potential in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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Geotechnical Engineer
About the role
About the role
Reporting to the Superintendent Rock Mechanics, this role is to ensure that the rock mechanics and ground control tasks required for safe operation at Eleonore mine is performed using industry established standards and norms. The Eleonore mine ore body is very complex and requires innovative and robust initiatives as well as understanding seismicity, ground control and rock fall risk management strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Regular underground inspections of mine working areas to inform geotechnical hazard models Reporting and documentation of underground inspections Collection of geotechnical data as per Eleonore’s procedures. This includes planning geotechnical drilling, geotechnical core logging, scanline mapping, laboratory testing requirements and geotechnical database management. The incumbent will liaison and co-ordinate with the Geology department for smooth operation of geotechnical data collection program. Comprehensive geomechanical study of mine design and sequencing using numerical modeling of mining induced stresses Identification and communication of geotechnical hazards, including barricading of areas underground QA/QC checks of all installed ground support systems, including job observations of ground support installers Analysis of QA/QC data and recommendations for improvements to ground support installation Training of underground workforce in geotechnical issues Collection and analysis of geotechnical monitoring data Installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment Design and planning of rehabilitation Daily seismic report for communication of seismic risks to underground workforce Seismic re-entry inspections Investigations of rockfalls Design and planning of cablebolts for stoping and wide spans REQUIREMENTS BSc in geological or mining engineering, preferably with a specialization in geotechnical engineering or rock mechanics Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec French and English speaking.
COMPETENCIES
Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to work safely. Organizational skills. Strong technical writing, group presentation, and interpersonal skills including cultural sensitivity. Working knowledge of DIPS, UNWEDGE, MAP3D, MXRAP, IMS, Deswick and PHASE2 software Working Conditions Eleonore mine site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D'Or and Wemindji) Schedule: 8 days of work followed by 6 days of rest
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About Dhilmar Eleonore Inc
Dhilmar est une société minière privée récemment constituée, basée au Royaume-Uni. Elle est dirigée par son président-directeur général, et soutenue par des membres du conseil d’administration possédant des décennies d’expérience dans le secteur minier, couvrant une variété de ressources et d’opérations, tant en surface que souterraines.
Notre site Éléonore est une opération de type « fly-in, fly-out », avec une installation de classe mondiale et une technologie de pointe, le positionnant parmi les plus grandes mines d'or du Québec. Située au cœur d'Eeyou Istchee/Baie James, une région reculée du Nord Québec située à 800 km au nord de Montréal, elle représente un cadre où chaque employé de notre équipe est encouragé à réaliser son potentiel maximal, au sein d'un environnement accueillant et bienveillant.
Dhilmar is a newly formed private mining company based in Royaume-Uni. It is led by its Chief Executive Officer and supported by board members with decades of experience in the mining sector, covering a variety of resources and operations, both surface and underground.
Our Éléonore site is a fly-in, fly-out operation with world-class facilities and state-of-the-art technology, positioning it among the largest gold mines in Quebec. Located in the heart of Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, a remote region of northern Quebec 500 miles north of Montreal, it provides a setting where every member of our team is encouraged to reach their full potential in a welcoming and supportive environment.