Senior Rock Mechanic
Job in
Red Lake, Kenora District, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Evolution Mining
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Red LakeAbout the role
As the Senior Rock Mechanic, you will be responsible for evaluating mine plans, mine sequencing and ground support requirements using rock mechanics principles, theories and ground control techniques to ensure the stability of all underground workings, while maximizing safety and optimizing production targets at Evolution Mining Red Lake Operation. This role is to recruit for an existing vacancy.
The position will be on an 5/2/4/3 (9.5 – hour day) roster and will be based residentially in Red Lake, Ontario.
We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure and future growth. The annual compensation range for this role is $, to $, CAD.
Key Result Areas in this role include:
Ensure that all practices and activities within the Mine Department are consistent and conform to the requirements of the Ontario OH&S Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants, and other relevant legislation, as well as company policies and procedures.Review underground mine sequencing on a block-by-block basis as well as a mine wide basis and provide recommendations as required.Review and evaluate designs of underground openings with regards to stability and ground support requirements.Evaluate each mining block for stability using rock mechanics principles and techniques to make recommendations as required.Perform numerical modelling and analysis of mine sequencing,and ensure up keep of mine wide model and required databases.Prepare and/or update mine design which assesses the ground stability of active and proposed workings of the mine as perOH&SA. Select, plan and install instrumentation to effectively monitor ground conditions.Evaluate existing underground workings (excavations, pillars etc.)to establish stability and provide rehabilitation plans as necessary.Review performance of ground support systems as required.Conduct quality control tests on existing ground support used on site as per policy.Conduct ground control inspections to assess ground conditions and existing ground support (quality and integrity) as required.Ensure rock mechanic concerns are communicated to underground department (and other personnel) in a timely fashion.Ensure seismic systems are up to date and operational.Provide reports and notifications to personnel on site about seismic activities as required.Interpret seismic events and spatial relationship with geological and structural features.Remain current with geological and structural information including mapping structural features underground or examining geology data available.Review, update and implement all ground control policies and procedures as required.Assist Training department in training new underground supervisors and other personnel as required in ground control techniques and basic rock mechanics principles.Provide direction to Rock Mechanics support personnel as required.Complete JWDs and performance evaluations on direct reports.Complete reports (unusual occurrences, MOL, inspection reports) as required/requested by supervisor.Work on special projects, as assigned.Participate actively in operating and capital projects.Actively seek new ground control innovations to be evaluated with the potential of testing on property.Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.About you
As the Senior Rock Mechanic, you will need to have a post-secondary degree and/or graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering. Must be eligible for Professional Engineer status within the Province of Ontario, or have the equivalent of a minimum 5 years’ experience in an underground mining environment in an engineering role.
In addition, you must be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge of and ability to apply rock mechanic principlesProficient with modelling and analysis of mine sequences (using software such as Map3D and Phase2)Able to identify ground stability problems and perform analysis using Roc Science software (such as Dips and…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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