Ingénieur(e) en mécanique des roches / Rock mechanics engineer

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades. Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

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Reporting to the Field Supervision Supervisor, the rock mechanics engineer will be responsible for planning and coordinating fieldwork. He or she will conduct geotechnical studies and technical analyses in rock mechanics for the project. Based at the Windfall site in the Northern Quebec region, the engineer will work on a schedule of 15 days on, followed by 13 days off. Transportation, lodging, and meals are provided.

Duties and responsibilities

•Act as the company’s representative on-site and ensure that all work is performed in accordance with industry standards;

•Comply at all times with occupational health and safety and environmental policies and rules, and ensure that staff adhere to these rules;

•Act as the company’s representative on-site and ensure that all work is performed in accordance with best practices;

•Participate in the planning, coordination, monitoring, and interpretation of geotechnical investigations;

•Conduct field surveys and prepare soil and rock descriptions;

•Conduct design studies (stability, infiltration, and deformation analyses of external or underground rock walls);

•Establish ground control and rock mechanics processes for mining operations;

•Train engineering candidates (CPI) and mining technicians in the field of ground control;

•Review the ground control program for the Windfall Lake project as needed;

•Implement the ground control program;

•Actively participate in the planning and monitoring of the mining sequence, work site design, and the review of slurry backfill planning;

•Participate in studies related to mining areas with relevant internal and external stakeholders;

•Participate in the deployment of the seismic system for the underground project;

•Work closely with the entire engineering team to ensure consistency across the various disciplines;

•Conduct site visits to assess the situation and make appropriate recommendations regarding corrective measures to be taken;

•Prepare reports, plans, and technical specifications;

•When required, give presentations to members of management or other stakeholders to track the progress of the work;

•Actively participate in various organizational meetings;

•Comply at all times with occupational health and safety and environmental policies and rules, and ensure that staff adhere to these rules;

•Perform any other duties related to the position of rock mechanics engineer that are relevant to the project’s success.

Required qualifications

•Hold a university degree in mining engineering or geological engineering;

•Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);

•Have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in the mining industry, including three (3) years in rock mechanics or site supervision;

•Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license;

•Have completed Mining Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7;

•Hold a valid explosives license.

Technical skills

•Have knowledge of various processes in accordance with industry standards;

•Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.) as well as specialized software such as Deswik and Rocscience;

•Have a good understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to exploration and mining sites;

•Have a good command of French and English. Will be required to work with English-speaking consultants and suppliers.

Basic skills

•Demonstrate a commitment to occupational health and safety;

•Be an excellent communicator;

•Be an excellent team player, demonstrating tact and political acumen;

•Be flexible and open to change and constructive feedback;

•Have strong organizational skills and the ability to identify priorities;

•Possess good judgment, critical thinking skills, and strong analytical reasoning abilities;

•Be thorough and demonstrate ethics and integrity.

Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as “Law 25”), Windfall Mining Group undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.

If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.