Supervisor Geotecnista

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

📋 Description

• Provide technical support and oversee the proper application of geomechanical criteria in underground mining operations.

• Conduct geotechnical inspections in underground workings to assess the stability of the rock mass.

• Perform and update geomechanical and geological logging using methodologies such as RQD, RMR, Q-System, and GSI.

• Assist in the development, updating, and validation of geomechanical models for the mine.

• Supervise in the field the correct installation and quality of support systems (bolts, cables, mesh, and shotcrete).

• Identify critical geotechnical conditions and promptly communicate risks to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and operational areas.

• Participate in the stability analysis of excavations and propose preventive and corrective actions.

• Monitor geotechnical instrumentation (extensometers, load cells, convergence monitoring, and other equipment).

• Prepare technical reports, geomechanical maps, and inspection reports.

• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Safety departments to ensure geomechanical criteria are considered during mine development and exploitation.

• Verify compliance with safety standards, internal procedures, and applicable regulations.

• Participate in training and technical advice for operational personnel on best practices in geomechanics and support systems.

• Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer in special continuous improvement projects related to the geomechanical stability of the operation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Education: Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, Geotechnics, or a related field (must be certified).

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in applied geomechanics related to underground mining.

• Proven experience in: Geomechanical logging.

• Stability assessment of excavations.

• Supervision of support systems.

• Field geotechnical inspections.

• Underground mining operations.

• Technical knowledge in Geomechanics and mining operations.

• Rock mechanics applied to underground mining.

• Geomechanical classifications: RMR, Q-System, GSI, and RQD.

• Evaluation of stability in underground excavations.

• Support systems: Rock bolts.

• Cables.

• Welded mesh.

• Shotcrete.

• Underground mining methods.

• Interpretation of geological and geomechanical information.

• Geotechnical instrumentation and deformation monitoring.

• Software: Vulcan.

• Deswik.

• Rocscience (RS2/Fase2).

• FLAC3D (desirable).

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Benefits that exceed legal requirements, such as: Major Medical Expenses Insurance for the employee and their family (Spouse and children), Life Insurance, Savings Fund, Grocery Vouchers, Transportation to and from the mine, Meals, and Lodging at the mine.