Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Geomechanical Engineer with experience in conventional underground mining to evaluate, classify, and define support systems; supervise installations; and conduct monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Geomechanical evaluation of mining operations and projects
2. Definition and recommendation of support systems
3. Stability monitoring and geotechnical control in mines
We are currently seeking a GEOMECHANICAL ENGINEER with experience in CONVENTIONAL UNDERGROUND MINING.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
\- Conduct geomechanical evaluations in development, preparation, and production mining operations.
\- Evaluate mining projects and associated geomechanical conditions related to advance work and new excavations.
\- Classify rock mass using RMR and/or Q systems.
\- Define and recommend support systems according to the geomechanical conditions of each operation.
\- Supervise correct installation and quality of support (helical bolts, Hydrabolt, welded wire mesh, shotcrete, etc.).
\- Prepare geomechanical profiles and structural mapping of underground operations.
\- Conduct geomechanical monitoring and stability follow-up in critical operations.
\- Perform geomechanical mapping and office-based analysis for rock mass condition assessment.
\- Identify critical zones and issue geotechnical control recommendations.
\- Conduct permanent geomechanical inspections inside the mine.
\- Prepare technical documentation, geomechanical reports, and summaries.
\- Monitor and control Geomechanics department KPIs.
\- Control consumption and projection of support materials.
\- Participate in developing and improving support and geomechanical control standards.
\- Monitor convergences, rock falls, and excavation stability.
REQUIREMENTS:
\- Mining Engineer, Geologist, or related field; registered and licensed.
\- Specialization in Geomechanics or Rock Mechanics.
\- Experience in underground and conventional mining (preferred).
\- Willingness to work onsite at the mine under a 14x7 shift regime (located 4 hours from the city of Huancayo).
Work Location: Onsite employment