at Excelsior Mining dba. Gunnison Copper in Dragoon, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Gunnison Copper is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Superintendent to lead the geotechnical and mine geology functions at our Johnson Camp Mine in southeastern Arizona. This is not a desk-only management position. We are looking for a hands-on technical leader who is comfortable in the field, capable of evaluating geotechnical conditions firsthand, and equally effective leading and developing a team. The Superintendent will serve as the site's senior geotechnical resource while leading a department consisting of a Senior Geologist, three Ore-Control Geologists, a Sampling Technician and a geotechnical professional. What You'll Do You will lead and personally participate in the mine's geotechnical program, including:- Pit-wall, highwall, catch-bench and heap-leach inspections.
- Slope-stability and ground-control risk assessment.
- Review and interpretation of prism, piezometer, inclinometer, InSAR, LiDAR and other monitoring data.
- Administration of geotechnical Trigger Action Response Plans.
- Response to abnormal slope conditions and significant geotechnical events.
- Rockfall, highwall and catch-bench management.
- Evaluation of blast impacts and changing geological conditions.
- Coordination with external geotechnical consultants and the Design Engineer.
- Oversight of mine geology, ore-control and sampling activities.
- Development and coaching of a multidisciplinary technical team.
- Clear communication of geotechnical risk and recommendations to mine leadership and Operations.
