Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti plc

Las Vegas, NV

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Support, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Data Analysis, Documentation, Driver's License, Emerging Technology, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Excavation, Genetics, Geological Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrology, Laboratory, Leaching, Leadership, Mine Construction, Mine Development, Mine Planning, Mine/Pit Optimization, Mineral/Mining Exploration, Mining Engineering, Mining Geology/Geoscience, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Rock Mechanics, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Soil Mechanics, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Data, Testing, Trend Analysis, Value Chain Model, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV
POSTED
30+ days ago

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com \n \nThe Senior Geotechnical Engineer leads all geotechnical engineering activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost\u2011effective design and operation of open\u2011pit slopes, waste dumps, leach pads, and related mine infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership, risk analysis, and operational support to mine planning, geology, and operations teams, ensuring geotechnical excellence throughout the mine lifecycle.\n \nKey Responsibilities\n \nSafety & Risk Management\n\n Implement and maintain systems that ensure a safe, healthy working environment for employees and contractors.\n Identify geotechnical safety risks early and resolve emerging technical issues proactively.\n Ensure all design work meets AGA standards and complies with internal and external requirements.\n \nTechnical Leadership & Geotechnical Design\n\n Define and implement geotechnical specifications for mine design and operational plans within budget.\n Lead and manage geotechnical test work programs, including planning, scheduling, sampling, and quality control.\n Coordinate with geology teams on sample selection and preparation.\n Identify appropriate laboratories, design partners, and manage technical aspects of tenders.\n Analyze geotechnical test data to develop engineering design parameters and criteria.\n Conduct trade\u2011off studies for geotechnical design options and mine planning scenarios.\n Ensure all geotechnical considerations are integrated into mine design, scheduling, and long\u2011term planning.\n Prepare high\u2011quality technical reports documenting analysis, results, and recommendations.\n \nData Management & Continuous Improvement\n\n Manage the collection, analysis, and interpretation of all geotechnical data.\n Identify opportunities to improve design processes, systems, and operational implementation to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.\n Continuously refine geotechnical methodology to support business plan objectives and optimize mine performance.\n \nTeam Leadership & Collaboration\n\n Build, develop, and lead a high-performing geotechnical team.\n Promote a collaborative, accountable culture with a focus on integrity, teamwork, and professional development.\n Work cross\u2011functionally with mine planning, geology, hydrology, operations, and other departments to ensure streamlined project delivery.\n Communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to project managers and leadership.\n \nQualifications\n\n BSc in Engineering Geology or MSc in Geotechnical Engineering.\n Minimum seven (7) years of mining\u2011related geotechnical experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.\n Demonstrated experience implementing geotechnical designs in open\u2011pit mining and related infrastructure.\n Practical understanding of exploration, mine development, and the mining value chain.\n Strong knowledge of hydrology, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and engineering geology.\n Ability to make sound tactical decisions using limited or evolving data.\n Expertise with geotechnical software including Rocscience tools, Unwedge, and mine planning platforms (Vulcan or Deswik).\n Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret excavation behavior and identify trends, risks, and corrective actions.\n Demonstrated capacity for innovative, value\u2011adding technical problem solving.\n Understanding of mine planning processes and the integration of geotechnical inputs.\n Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to exercise sound judgment.\n Effective communicator able to influence, collaborate, and work with high\u2011performing technical teams.\n Ability to explain complex geotechnical concepts and relationships clearly.\n Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.\n Capable of managing interrelated problems and making informed decisions under pressure\n Must be authorized to work in the United States.\n* Valid driver's license required for travel to project sites.\n \nAngloGold Ashanti Limited\n \nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT\n \nAngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\n \nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\n \nRequisition ID: 29166\n \nCategory: Geotechnical\n \nPosting Salary: Market Related\n \nPost End Date: Mar 10, 2026\n\n

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