Ground Control Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Ground Control Engineer with experience in Geotechnics and Hydrogeology to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the stability of open pits, waste dumps, and providing essential support to tailings dumps. The role requires technical expertise in slope stability, hydrogeology, dewatering design, and surface water management. This position will offer a dynamic opportunity to participate in a variety of engineering and operations tasks, providing stability to critical mine infrastructure and contributing to the success of ongoing projects.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Engineering

• Perform slope stability analysis and assess waste dumps.

• Develop and update surface water management plans and maps annually.

• Design surface water infrastructure and drainage projects.

• Conduct pump analysis and wall compliance reviews (quarterly).

• Update geotechnical models with pit development (quarterly).

• Collaborate with consultants on geotechnical and hydrogeology designs.

• Contribute to OPEX and CAPEX projects for continuous operations.

• Provide technical support for drill and blast practices.

• Assist in the development of LoM dewatering plans.

Operations

• Follow up on outstanding projects and present updates in weekly meetings.

• Conduct pit and waste dump inspections.

• Review geotechnical data and assist with pump discharge checks.

• Provide geotechnical recommendations for stabilization and remediation.

• Support Junior Ground Engineers and track outstanding issues.

• Update hazard maps and perform structural analysis.

• Lead surface drainage projects and conduct site visits.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of proven experience in geotechnical engineering, including 2 years in hydrogeological engineering, with a focus on open-pit mining, waste dumps, and dewatering systems.

• Strong knowledge of slope stability, surface water management, and dewatering design.

• Experience in conducting hydrogeological assessments and geotechnical modeling.

• Familiarity with geotechnical design software and tools (e.g. mine site).

• Experience in developing and maintaining geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring programs.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to report technical information clearly.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with a focus on safety and efficiency.

• Willingness to work on a rotational schedule of 14 days of work followed by 7 days break at Rosebel Gold Mines Sites in Brokopondo.

If you have a strong background in geotechnical engineering, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for ensuring safe working environments, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. Please note that only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered for the Ground Control Engineer role at Rosebel Gold Mines.