Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a senior Geomechanical Consultant to conduct technical evaluations, identify risks, and propose control measures for underground mining operations.
Key Highlights:
1. Geomechanical technical evaluation in underground mining.
2. Proposal of control measures and safety recommendations.
3. Preparation and justification of the final technical report.
**Geomechanical Consultant – Underground Mining**
A senior Geomechanical Consultant is required to perform a technical evaluation at an underground mining operation and issue a report containing observations and applicable recommendations for the operation.
**Responsibilities**
* Review and classify rock mass quality.
* Evaluate hydraulic radius and maximum openings according to the mining method.
* Review pillar dimensions and stability conditions.
* Analyze the mining method and primary geomechanical risks.
* Propose control measures and recommendations to ensure safe continuation of operations.
* Prepare and justify a final technical report.
**Requirements**
* Geological Engineer or Mining Engineer.
* Professional registration and licensure preferred.
* More than seven years of professional experience.
* Proven experience in geomechanics applied to underground mining.
* Operational experience inside mines.
* Knowledge of RMR, Barton’s Q, GSI, hydraulic radius, and stability methods.
* Proficiency in specialized geomechanical software, preferred.
* Availability to conduct technical site visits.
**Conditions**
* Consulting engagement.
* Contracted via service invoice (receipt for professional fees).
* Work performed per site visit and deliverables.
* Reference rate of USD 100 to 200 per day, depending on experience and scope.
* Must deliver a report containing observations, conclusions, and recommendations.
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Salary: S/.400\.00 \- S/.700\.00 per day
Application Question(s):
* What is your profession and area of specialization?
* List two projects where you defined openings, pillars, or geomechanical parameters for an underground mining method.
* Which geomechanical methodologies or classification systems have you directly applied?
RMR / Barton’s Q / GSI / Graphical stability method / Hydraulic radius / Structural analysis / Others.
* Which geomechanical software do you use?
Experience:
* Geomechanics applied to underground mining: 5 years (Mandatory)
Willingness to travel:
* 75 % (Preferred)
Work location: On-site employment