Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Glencore

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert oversight and peer review for geotechnical investigations, analysis, design, and reporting across all regional projects.
• Lead the rollout, and governance of Geotechnical & Hydrogeological Engineering Standards, Guidelines, and Reporting.
• Provide geotechnical support to existing African copper operations and projects.
• Evaluate the geotechnical quality of production, MROR estimates, and reports, while identifying associated technical risks.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and geotechnical support to Operational Leaders, Project Teams, Regional Teams, and Corporate Functions.
• Conduct benchmarking and best practice studies across Glencore operations.

Operating Context

• Develop and implement Geotechnical Engineering Standards and Guidelines.
• Maintain a Geotechnical Management System / Framework.
• Conduct geotechnical audits and risk assessments.
• Provide independent review of Resource Development Plans, Life of Asset Plans, and MROR.
• Ensure compliance with Glencore’s Corporate Copper MROR estimation and reporting guidelines.

Control Elements

• Glencore Group Standards and Guidelines.
• Business and Budget Planning Standards and Guidelines.
• Geotechnical / Rock Engineering & Hydrogeology Standards and Guidelines.
• Geotechnical Management System / Framework.
• Ore Reserve Estimation and Reporting Guidelines.
• Project Reviews and Due Diligences.
• Operations Monitoring and Integrated Technical Planning.

Technical Standards

• Develop and maintain technical standards and guidelines, including:
• Geotechnical Engineering Standard
• Geotechnical Engineering Guidelines
• Geotechnical Management System / Framework
• Geotechnical Data Collection
• Geotechnical Design (Open Pit & Underground)
• Geotechnical Reconciliation
• Standardise geotechnical processes and integrate them into Glencore’s operating model (CMS – Copper Management System).
• Harmonise data and technical systems across operations.

Technical Governance and Assurance

• Support sites and regional teams in annual HSEC Geotechnical Audits.
• Manage the Geotechnical Review Board (GRB) process for Copper assets and projects.
• Lead and support independent technical reviews of projects and operations.
• Implement Glencore’s Copper Geotechnical Risk Management process and reporting.
• Provide geotechnical input at project tollgate/maturity assessments.
• Maintain Glencore Copper Department geotechnical standards and guidelines.
• Develop benchmark data from existing Glencore operations for due diligence and project reviews.
• Provide geotechnical support to business development initiatives.
• Provide geotechnical input and reviews at project tollgate / maturity assessments.
• Comply with Glencore’s Corporate Copper MROR estimation and reporting guidelines.

Technical Systems

• Develop and support implementation of standard geotechnical systems for data collection, monitoring, and design for implementation in new projects and operations.

Your Training, Skills & Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in mining operations, corporate engineering, or consulting.
• High degree of technical expertise in open pit and underground geotechnical engineering.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence decision-making.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced geotechnical engineering degree (Master's or PhD) is an advantage.
• Bilingual in French/English is an advantage.