Principal Engineer - Geology

Job Description

WSP is actively seeking an Principal Engineer - Geology to become an integral part of our technical support, Mine Engineering, Stability, and Geology team based in Bengaluru / Noida & onsite, dedicated to servicing our global mining business.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in conducting specialized analyses tailored to the unique demands of mining projects. As a valued member of the WSP iCRC Global Specialist Mining Team, you will be at the forefront of delivering the highest caliber of technical work, contributing significantly to the ongoing success of our mining initiatives through a client-centric approach to project delivery.

This role entails close collaboration with WSP's global leaders in the mining sector, with a focus on the geotechnical assessment of mining projects (openpit and underground mines). Key technical responsibilities will revolve around spearheading the development of geotechnical models and stability assessments for openpit and underground hardrock mining and crafting concise project reports.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with geotechnical characterization and assessments in support of underground, open pit, and mine closure rock mechanics projects.
• Assisting with the planning of geotechnical field data collection programs including developing health and safety plans and conducting utility locates.
• Processing and analyzing geotechnical data in Excel and RocScience Dips. Expertise in CAD based software (AutoCAD, Leapfrog, Datamine, Surpac, Deswik,Maptek and ArcGIS).
• Previous experience in Geological Exploration, ore body interpretation, modelling and resource revere estimation as per NI 43-101, S-K 1300, JORC
• Preparing and working with 2D simple numerical models and eventually 3D numerical models for stability analysis of slopes and underground stopes using RocScience software.
• Conducting geotechnical data collection in the field including geotechnical core logging, hydrogeological packer testing and simple surveying.
• Providing guidance to onsite personals during geotechnical data collection, typically drilling contractors.
• Participate in all aspects of the project lifecycle, including proposal, contract, scope of work, technical quality, and senior review. Consult with appropriate peers.
• Deliver technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions to clients that meet time, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Perform statistical analyses and interpret drill and laboratory data to characterize material properties for use in geotechnical design.
• Identify and manage geotechnical hazards, Conduct stability analyses and material characterization.Review and assess designs using 3D modeling packages.
• Conduct comprehensive geotechnical assessments for mining facilities, including open-pit mines and underground mines. Identify and analyze potential geotechnical risks and failure modes specific to mining environments.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure the seamless integration of geotechnical assessments within the overall project objectives.
• Work closely with WSP's global Mining team. Acknowledge the global Mining team's business needs and user stories. Translate user stories or business needs into technical tasks, including design analyses.
• Provide expert technical guidance and recommendations to project teams, stakeholders, and clients. Translate project requirements into actionable technical tasks and execute them efficiently.
• Utilize industry-leading geotechnical software tools such as FLAC, Plaxis, Rocscience, Geostudio, and others to perform geotechnical analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and documentation for both internal and external audiences.
• Support business development activities by providing technical insights for proposals, client meetings, and presentations. Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards throughout all project phases.

Key Competencies / Qualities

Mandatory Skills

Desired Skills

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Skills Required

flac , Autocad, geostudio , Excel, plaxis , Arcgis