Senior Ground Control Engineer

Position:

Senior Ground Control Engineer

Schedule:

The role operates on a 2-week on / 2-week off fly-in fly-out schedule, with relocation to Newfoundland and Labrador required.

Introduction Brunel is currently seeking a Senior Ground Control Engineer to join a major mining operation in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador. This is a permanent, site-based position supporting both open pit and underground operations within a technically complex and safety-critical environment.

As a Senior Ground Control Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and support for the development and execution of ground control and geomechanical programs. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable production through effective risk management, planning alignment, and continuous improvement across both short- and long-term mining activities.

Responsibilities

Support execution and continuous improvement of site-specific Ground Control Management Plans across open pit and underground operations

Lead geomechanically risk assessments for Life of Mine (LOM) plans and annual mine plans, ensuring optimized mining sequences and layouts

Develop and maintain ground control, seismic, and stability risk management plans in alignment with operational and regulatory requirements

Provide technical recommendations to ensure stability and safety of pit walls and underground excavations, including ground support design and optimization

Participate in audits and reviews (e.g., seismic and geotechnical assessments) and develop action plans to address findings

Respond to ground control issues and incidents, leading investigations and implementing corrective actions to mitigate future risks

Monitor and verify ground support and installation quality through QA/QC processes in underground operations

Install and maintain ground movement and seismic monitoring instrumentation programs

Coordinate with Mine Operations and Mine Planning teams to align short- and long-term ground control strategies

Develop and deliver ground control hazard awareness training for site personnel

Lead or contribute to investigations of major ground instability events and support continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining preferred or related discipline)

Minimum 4+ years of experience in an underground mining environment

Strong technical understanding of ground control and geomechanics principles

Experience with ground control software applications (Deswik experience considered an asset)

Proven ability to assess risk, manage complexity, and support operational decision-making

Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to work in a site-based, fly-in fly-out environment and adapt to changing operational priorities

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