Geotechnical Engineer

Posted: Saturday, 27 September 2025
Valid Thru: Monday, 27 October 2025
Index Requested on: 09/27/2025 14:06:21
Indexed on: 09/27/2025 14:06:21

Location: Butte, MT, 59701, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Montana Resources is hiring!

Description:

Responsibilities
  • Ensure the stability and safety of mining operations by analyzing ground conditions and monitoring slope stability across mine property.
  • Install, operate, maintain, and interpret data from geotechnical instruments such as IDS GeoRadar systems, SlideMinders, survey prism arrays, Geokon instrumentation, and other monitoring equipment around the mine site.
  • Provide a biweekly geotechnical report to track geotechnical hazards across mine property.
  • Work with the operations team to correct and mitigate geotechnical hazards.
  • Provide monthly reports to the engineer of record for the Tailings Impoundment, summarizing waste rock placement on the tailings dam and documenting samples collected.
  • Work with consultants and contractors to coordinate ongoing training and support.
  • Provide short-range mine planning and survey support as needed.
  • Night and weekend on-call Geotech support for IDS GeoRadar systems as needed.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or equivalent
  • 2 plus years of experience as a Mine, Civil or Geological Engineer - preferred.
  • Open Cut and Base Metals Experience - preferred.
  • Experience in MineSight or comparable Mine Planning Software - preferred.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively
  • Must have a Part 107 license or the ability to obtain a Part 107 license.
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Ability to be self-directed, team-oriented and work with minimum supervision required.
  • Ability to climb stairs/ladders and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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