Mining geotechnical engineer jobs in Finland
Mining geotechnical engineers in mining perform engineering, hydrological and geological tests and analyses to improve the safety and efficiency of mineral operations. They oversee the collection of samples and the taking of measurements using geotechnical investigation methods and techniques. They model the mechanical behaviour of the rock mass and contribute to the design of the mine geometry.
Mining geotechnical engineer - Which skills are essential?
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.
Assist with the design of mine infrastructure using specialised computer software and data calculations.
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
Manage a complete geotechnical staff including consultants, contractors, geologists and geotechnical engineers.
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
Prepare technical reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
Use specialised software to plan, design and model for mining operations.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
Provide advice of the impact of geological factors on the development of mineral production. Take into account factors such as cost, safety, and characteristics of deposits.
Conduct thorough field investigations; perform drills and analyse samples of rocks and sediments.
Mining geotechnical engineer - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Install and operate monitoring devices, such as extensometers to measure deformation and movement, pressure cells to measure stresses and geophones to measure microseismicity.
Consult geological maps and data and analyse aerial photographs; provide advice on site selection and archaeological issues.
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
Develop and implement safe and effective waste and dump management. Minimise the ecological footprint of the operation and follow legal requirements.
Take samples of mineral materials for testing purposes. Execute various chemical and physical tests on the materials.
Interpret data from seismic surveys.