Geomechanics Coordinator

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Job Summary: Opportunity for a Geomechanics Coordinator on Appian’s largest global project, focused on geotechnical stability of underground excavations. Key Highlights: 1. Coordinate execution of the Massif Control Plan (GCMP) 2. Support numerical stability modeling and propose recommendations 3. Lead technical teams in underground geotechnical engineering We have an opportunity to act as Geomechanics Coordinator for the Underground Project—the largest global project at Appian. This is a strategic milestone for the company, requiring highly qualified professionals to ensure geotechnical stability of excavations, reliability of support and monitoring systems, and integration with operational areas. *Atlantic Nickel works to foster a more diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, it supports hiring persons with disabilities, values diversity, and considers all profiles equally for opportunities—regardless of color, race, sexual orientation, age, or ethnic origin.* ********LGPD at Atlantic Nickel** *Atlantic Nickel adopts a policy to ensure control and transparency in processing personal data of all individuals—including those interested in joining our team. Candidate information collected during open recruitment processes is handled rigorously in compliance with LGPD—the General Data Protection Law.* **Responsibilities and Duties** * Coordinate execution of the Massif Control Plan (GCMP), ensuring adherence to guidelines defined by management; * Ensure proper monitoring of rock mass behavior and caving process, assessing stability, subsidence, and dilution control; * Coordinate geological and geotechnical mapping of production and development faces, ensuring standardized logging, database updates, and integration of information with geotechnical and geological models; * Coordinate installation and maintenance of geotechnical instrumentation (extensometers, prisms, piezometers, radars, seismographs, etc.) and analyze data to guide field actions. * Support numerical stability modeling (RS3, FLAC3D, among others), interpret results, and propose recommendations for mining planning and support design; * Prepare technical reports, risk maps, and geotechnical action plans; * Ensure application of geomechanical classification systems (RMR, Q, GSI) and use of technical criteria to define primary and secondary supports; * Supervise QA/QC implementation during support installation and ground control system deployment. * Support operations teams in short- and medium-term technical decision-making to ensure safety and operational continuity; * Coordinate and develop underground geotechnical engineering teams, promoting training and best practices; * Collaborate with Safety, Geology, Planning, and Operations departments to align strategies and mitigate geotechnical risks. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Mandatory Requirements (education, experience, technical knowledge, etc.):** * Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields; * Postgraduate degree or specialization in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related disciplines; * Solid experience in geotechnical engineering applied to mining; * Experience in mechanized underground projects and operations, preferably using caving methods; * Hands-on experience in implementing and monitoring geotechnical instrumentation systems; * Experience in designing supports for underground excavations and subsidence control; * Leadership of technical and operational teams in mine development and opening contracts; * Proficiency in geotechnical modeling software: Itasca (FLAC3D, 3DEC), Rocscience (RS3\) and/or Massflow; * Advanced English; * CAD software and geotechnical data integration tools knowledge is desirable. **Additional Information** Residency in Itagibá/BA is mandatory for work at Santa Rita Mine. **Benefits:** Health insurance – Bradesco Saúde Dental insurance – Bradesco Dental Life insurance Meal allowance and food allowance Wellhub Conexa Saúde Atlantic Nickel is a company that concentrates its operations in one of the world’s largest open-pit sulfide nickel mines! We operate across exploration, mining, mineral processing, and nickel concentrate marketing. **Our Story:** We are a Brazilian company, and our product is Nickel Concentrate. The mine is located in southern Bahia, in the municipality of Itagibá—just 140 km from Ilhéus Airport, 110 km from the beautiful beaches of Itacaré, and 370 km from Salvador. We also maintain a corporate office in Belo Horizonte\-MG. Our production focus is high-quality Nickel Concentrate, with Ni grades ranging from 13% to 15%. Atlantic Nickel focuses its investments on nickel concentrate production and believes in rising international demand for this mineral, driven by increased battery, electric vehicle, and stainless steel production. In May 2019, we launched our new brand, aligned with our long-term strategy, creating value across the entire production chain. The Atlantic Nickel brand was born with the positioning of pursuing sustainable growth while maintaining commitment to socio-environmental responsibility and local community development, fostering sector-wide strengthening. **Vision and Strategy:** Our company is part of Appian Capital Advisory—a UK-based group with presence across South America (Brazil), North America (Canada), and Africa (Burkina Faso and Tanzania). Working closely with Appian Capital Advisory professionals, the Atlantic Nickel team brings a differentiated approach to the entire Santa Rita Mine project—identifying key operational risks and growth opportunities for the company.