Chief Engineer, Rock Mechanics

:\r\n\r\nPurpose\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Chief Rock Engineer is responsible for leading all aspects of ground control and rock engineering practices at the mine. This includes developing, implementing, and monitoring geotechnical strategies to ensure operational safety, compliance with regulations, and optimal mine design and extraction. The role provides critical input into mine planning, risk management, and the long-term geotechnical stability of Trident mining operations.\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\nStrategic Leadership:\r\n\r\n \tLead the Rock Engineering Department and mentor a team of rock engineers and technicians.\r\n \tDevelop and implement long-term ground control strategies aligned with the mine\u2019s production and safety goals.\r\n \tMaintaining effective stakeholder relationships (Mining Operations, Consultants and Contractors).\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nGeotechnical Risk Management:\r\n\r\n \tIdentify, assess, and manage geotechnical hazards and design appropriate control measures.\r\n \tOversee implementation and monitoring of ground support systems.\r\n \tConduct regular risk assessments and audits of geotechnical practices.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTechnical Oversight:\r\n\r\n \tProvide expert advice on stope layouts, excavation stability, and seismicity.\r\n \tEnsure all geotechnical designs are robust, safe, and compliant with legal standards.\r\n \tInterpret and validate geotechnical data to inform mine planning and scheduling.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMonitoring and Reporting:\r\n\r\n \tOversee the installation and analysis of geotechnical instrumentation (e.g., stress meters, extensometers, microseismic monitoring).\r\n \tPrepare technical reports, stability analyses, and ground control plans.\r\n \tPresent findings and recommendations to mine leadership and stakeholders.\r\n \tProviding input into the development of safety standards, processes, policies and procedures\r\n \tManage geotechnical data collection and reduction processes\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRegulatory Compl