Technicien(ne) Contrôle de terrain / Ground Control Technicien

Reporting to the Field Control Engineer, the Ground Control Technician will be responsible for the daily monitoring of work areas and responding to daily problems recorded in the ground control logbook. Based at the Windfall site, in the Nord-du-Québec region, he/she will be required to work a 15-13 schedule. Transportation, lodging and meals provided.

Duties and responsibilities

•  Carry out field inspections and job observations to ensure the quality of ground support installation;
• Write observation reports;
• Draw various plans related to the ground control discipline (rehabilitation, wiring, shotcrete, etc.);
• Carry out structural surveys;
• Participate in the planning, coordination, monitoring and interpretation of geotechnical investigations;
• Carry out field campaigns and rock descriptions;
• Apply the ground control program;
• Participate in the deployment of the seismic system for the underground project;
• Work closely with the entire engineering team to ensure consistency between the various disciplines;
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and accident prevention standards, and implement corrective measures;
• Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations and laws;
• Perform any other tasks related to the position that are relevant to the success of the project.

Basic skills

• Demonstrate a rigorous approach to health and safety in the workplace;
• Excellent command of French and knowledge of English;
• Be an excellent communicator;
• Excellent team player, tactful and politically astute;
• Be flexible and open to change and constructive feedback;
• Good organizational skills and ability to recognize priorities;
• Good judgment, critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills;
• Demonstrate rigor, ethics and integrity.

Technical skills

• Knowledge of various processes according to industry standards;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and specialized software such as AutoCAD and Rocscience, 
• Knowledge of Deswik software (an asset);
• Good knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to exploration and mining sites.

Qualifications required

•  A degree in mineral technology;
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in the mining industry, including 3 years in field inspection;
• A valid class 5 driver's license;
• Hold mining units (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 et 7);
• Possess a valid explosives license.

Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

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