Mine Research Engineer - Eden GeoPower Inc

Founded in 2017, Eden GeoPower develops a technology to address the

current financial and environmental challenges in underground energy

extraction technologies with novel and groundbreaking ideas. Our goal is to

offer a sustainable solution that reduces or eliminates water use,

underground water contamination, wastewater production, air pollution, and

induced seismicity associated with current fracturing methods. The company

has secured funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of

Energy, MIT, MassCEC, Ameren, and other VC and industry investors.

We are looking for a motivated and creative research engineer to help us conduct

research, analysis, mining cost modeling and mining continuous improvement suggestions. This

includes assisting with geomechanical testing, mining experiment suggestions, geology sample analysis reviews,

measurements, data collection and analysis.

Tasks:

• Assist with suggestions of experiments to evaluate a scientific hypothesis,
• defining a process to conduct the experiments;
• Assist with mining/geologic data acquisition and analysis plus rock sample characterization;
• Ability to review and analyze general surface and underground mining methods;
• Assist with data collection, visualization, and analysis;
• Draw conclusions without sufficient data
• Prepare reports and presentations for projects as needed

Requirements

•  Research into novel methods of rock breakage and experience in geomechanical laboratory testing
• Ability to perform the following tests: rock compressive strength, tensile, rock hardness, core flooding, permeability, P/S wave, Elasticity.
• Assist in mining laboratory experiments to test research findings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Mine planning and scheduling experience
• Knowledgeable of ore reserve estimation
• Assessing production rates to determine mine operation effectiveness
• Preparation of projects and updates for the Mining Manager
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to make sound recommendations with incomplete information.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to learn and to share knowledge which benefits the team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel to field sites
• To perform other duties as requested in the department.

Benefits

Full health insurance

• Paid Time Off: Federal Holidays
• 10+ vacation days, sick days
• Full health insurance
• Annual salary + bonuses