Deputy Chief Geotechnical Engineer

Deputy Chief Geotechnical Engineer Sukari is located approximately 750km from Cairo and 25km from Marsa Alam on the Red Sea. First gold was poured in June 2009 and commercial production began in April 2010, making Sukari the first modern gold mine in Egypt, a country which in ancient times was a prolific producer of the precious metal. Sukari conducts both open-pit and underground mining operations, each employing specialised mining methods tailored to the orebody characteristics and operational requirements.The RoleWe are looking for a a Deputy Chief Geotechnical Engineer to co-lead our slope stability and ground control teams. In this critical operational role, you will assist the Chief Engineer in managing geotechnical risks, optimizing open-pit wall designs, and ensuring the safety and continuity of large-scale mining operations.Location: On-site in Marsa AlamContract Type: Permanent, full-timeSchedule: 6 weeks/3weeks working rosterCompensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageThe Key ResponsibilitiesSlope Stability & Design: Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of open-pit walls, waste dumps, and tailings storage facilities (TSFs).Technical Assurance: Oversee rock mass characterization, structural mapping, and advanced 2D/3D limit equilibrium and finite element modeling (e.g., Rocscience, Slide, RS3, FLAC).Risk & Monitoring Management: Manage real-time slope monitoring systems (radar, total stations, piezometers) and define trigger action response plans (TARPs).Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and schedule day-to-day activities for a field team of geotechnical engineers, geologists, and technicians.Operational Safety: Drive a zero-harm culture, leading incident investigations and geotechnical hazard mitigation efforts across the pit.The RequirementsMining engineering graduate.8+ years in relevant role in mining industry.Preferably having certifications as P.E. , Chartered engineer and Pr.Eng.Open pit experience is a must.Good English written and verbal skills.Strong leadership qualities.Ability to work on a roaster base.