Mining geotechnical engineer
Also searched as: Ingeniero geotécnico · Geotecnia
Code 2142.1.6
What does a Mining geotechnical engineer do?
The geotechnical engineer (geotecnia) assesses soil/rock for safe design of excavations, slopes and foundations. Use this Job Dictionary profile to critical engineering in mining and works.
How critical is this role
One person controls the process, with no backup.
Often the only person who reads ground behaviour. Without that judgement available, the safe option is to halt progress, and halting is expensive.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- geology
- impact of geological factors on mining operations
Skills and competences
- advise on construction materials
- design infrastructure for surface mines
- plan geotechnical investigations in the field
- prepare scientific reports
- supervise staff
- use mine planning software
Transversal competences
- address problems critically
- advise on geology for mineral extraction
- manage geotechnical staff
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Lo que más nos preguntan
Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.
- What does a geotechnical engineer do?
- Practises the trade to the ad's standard: production, service or maintenance with a focus on quality and safety.
- What synonyms does the Chilean market use?
- Besides the formal title, ads use forms like geotecnia. The dictionary indexes them so search does not fail.
- What to assess when hiring a geotechnical engineer?
- Assess design rigour and geotech safety.
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