Engineer – Geotechnical

JOBSUMMARY

The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for supporting geotechnical management of the Nui Phao open-pit operation, with a focus on field inspections, geotechnical monitoring, geological/geotechnical mapping, data analysis, and assessment of slope stability hazards. The role works closely with Mining Operations, Geology, Survey, and other relevant teams to support safe and efficient mining operations

MAIN DUTIES

Field Inspection and Geotechnical Risk Management

• Conduct routine inspections of pit walls, benches, berms and haul roads;
• Identify and report geotechnical hazards such as rockfall, cracking, deformation, erosion, seepage, and slope instability;
• Support the implementation of TARPs and appropriate risk control measures.

Geotechnical Monitoring and Data Analysis

• Monitor, review, and analyze data from prisms, InSAR, inclinometers, piezometers, drones, and other monitoring systems;
• Identify abnormal displacement trends and prepare routine monitoring reports.

Geotechnical Mapping and Characterization

• Conduct geological and geotechnical mapping of exposed mine slopes;
• Collect discontinuity, weathering, and groundwater information;
• Identify potential failure mechanisms including planar failure, wedge failure, toppling, and rockfall.

Geotechnical Investigation, Core Logging and Groundwater

• Conduct and support geotechnical core logging, including rock mass characterization, discontinuity logging, weathering assessment, RQD, recovery, and groundwater observations;
• Support geotechnical drilling, sampling, laboratory testing, instrumentation, and slope depressurisation activities.

Slope Stability Assessment and Mine Design Support

• Support kinematic analysis and slope stability assessments;
• Review actual slope conditions against geotechnical design criteria;
• Provide relevant geotechnical information to Mine Planning and Mining Operations.

Reporting and Data Management

• Prepare technical reports; update and maintain geotechnical databases, maps, sections, and monitoring records;
• Support geotechnical audits and technical reviews.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline
• 1–2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
• Basic knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, slope stability
• Familiarity with Rocscience(Dips/Slide2/SWedge), QGIS, Autocad, Surpac, or equivalent software
• Ability to read technical documents in English; English communication skills are an advantage
• Strong safety awareness and ability to identify geotechnical hazards
• Able to work effectively in active open-pit mining environments

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

• Job location: Thai Nguyen
• Attractive salary package and salary review as company policy.
• 13th month salary, yearly performance bonus.
• An opportunity to learn cutting-edge technologies from leading global experts in the mining sector.
• ESOP program as company policy.
• Annual health check-ups; premium health insurance for employees and their families.
• Annual teambuilding/travelling.
• Meal allowance

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