Product Manager, Geotechnical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the geotechnical workstream for GeologicAI’s scanning technologies.

• Define and prioritize geotechnical product specifications, which encompass imaging and sensor data quality, structural picking and orientation processes, workflows for strength and rock mass classification, validation techniques, and development timelines.

• Continuously update and enhance the product canvas for automated geotechnical characterization.

• Formulate and implement product strategy, converting business objectives and market insights into a prioritized roadmap.

• Manage and prioritize projects within the geotechnical workstream.

• Establish technical positioning in relation to competitors and contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation.

• Develop prototypes for geotechnical algorithms and workflows related to fracture and defect detection, RQD and fracture frequency, discontinuity orientation and roughness, as well as strength proxies.

• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers on the development, validation, and research-to-product decisions of prediction models.

• Recruit, mentor, and nurture team members.

• Demonstrate the advantages of automated geotechnical outputs for slope and underground stability design, mine planning, ground support optimization, and geotechnical risk management.

• Assist in product update meetings with client geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists.

• Build partnerships with academic institutions and external stakeholders.

• Define the scope for geotechnical logging, rock mass classification, and strength prediction workflows.

• Review client geotechnical data and produced outputs for engineering validity and analytical accuracy.

• Collaborate on geological, resource, and geotechnical domain models.

• Design and supervise validation studies from individual defect picks to drill-hole-scale rock mass domains and laboratory strength testing.

• Develop or oversee calibration and prediction models based on core imaging and integrated scanning data.

• Travel up to 20% of the time for client meetings and site visits.

⛳️ Requirements

• Degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, rock mechanics, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in translating research and development efforts into commercial products.

• Experience in leading technical teams through the complexities of R&D-to-product transitions.

• Strong project management and collaboration skills to prioritize and focus on critical tasks.

• Ability to guide teams with clear objectives and key performance indicators as needed.

• Proven ability to develop and mentor team members while fostering a high-performing team environment.

• History of leading projects and teams to make informed decisions amidst uncertainty.

• Strong knowledge of geotechnical core logging and rock mass characterization, including RQD, fracture frequency, discontinuity orientation, roughness and infill, weathering and alteration, as well as classification systems such as RMR, Q, and GSI.

• Familiarity with the distinctions between automated imaging and sensor measurements, manual geotechnical records, and laboratory assessments.

• Knowledge of laboratory rock strength and index testing, including UCS, point load, Brazilian tensile, and triaxial testing.

• Technical coding literacy adequate for critically evaluating notebooks and engaging with modeling decisions.

• Established networks in the geotechnical, rock mechanics, or mining engineering sectors.

• Professional registration (P.Eng., P.Geo., or equivalent) is advantageous.

• Previous experience in the mining industry is a plus.

• Skills in technical coding and model-building are beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• A casual and enjoyable work atmosphere.

• Flexible working hours and opportunities for remote work.

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage.

• Robots equipped with lasers!