Call & Nicholas is an internationally recognized geotechnical engineering firm based in Tucson, AZ that provides consulting services to clients in the mining industry. CNI has been in existence since 1979 and employs engineers, geologists, and support staff. We are an industry leader in geotechnical services and proud to be 100% employee owned.
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Call & Nicholas, Inc is a mining geotechnical engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide uncompromising quality of service within the Call & Nicholas, culture. The primary duties of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer include technical analysis and project management expertise for open-pit and underground mining geotechnical design projects. Activities or more-specific duties include project management, technical analysis, coordination, problem solving, communication, team-leading and reporting.
The candidate will be responsible for management of team-based geotechnical projects including geotechnical investigations (drilling, mapping, laboratory testing), geotechnical engineering analyses, communications and reporting. The candidate’s abilities should be at the senior level with task/project management functions and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will be a mentor for junior technical associates.
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CALL & NICHOLAS (CNI) is an international mining consulting firm that specializes in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, and hydrogeology. We have been providing a wide range of engineering services to the mining industry for over 44 years. Today, a full staff of geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, hydrogeologists and technicians, with experience in both open-pit and underground mining, provides expertise in:
○Feasibility studies
○Open-pit slope angle recommendations
○Underground rock mechanics and mining method selection
○Open-pit and underground displacement monitoring
○Cost-benefit analysis
○Hydrogeologic evaluation and recommended dewatering plans
○Waste dump and tailings dam stability evaluations
○Site investigation and foundation design for waste dumps, leach pads, and water-retention dams
○Engineering geology
○Geotechnical instrumentation and blast vibration monitoring
○Operations improvement and training for blasting and construction
○Evaluation of the mechanical properties of geologic materials
○Foundation recommendations for mine facilities
CNI provides geotechnical engineering services for domestic and international mining projects of all types and sizes. Our clients’ needs range from small projects and feasibility studies, requiring only basic technical assistance and evaluation, to full rock mechanics studies, requiring considerable field work, data collection, follow-up monitoring, and evaluation. To help our clients reduce their costs, we work closely with the on-site technical personnel on all projects, providing training and supervision as necessary. CNI is committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and the most cost-effective solutions to each individual design problem. CNI’s outstanding reputation has been built on the expertise and integrity of our staff and their dedication to excellence.
