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Devin McAndrews

Elko,NV

Summary

Dynamic Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer with extensive experience at Nevada Gold Mines. Proven track record in project management, data collection, and utilization of monitoring and design software's to inform challenging decisions. Strong communicator, mentor and collaborator with a focus on delivering timely and innovative solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer I - III

Nevada Gold Mines
Carlin Complex
06.2020 - Current
  • Geotechnical lead for Carlin North Area and Interim Senior Geotechnical Engineer
  • Mentored junior engineers on effective monitoring techniques, project execution and slope design fundamentals.
  • Evaluated geotechnical data and performed slope design work to inform risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for mining projects.
  • Project manager for geotechnical core drilling campaigns; ensured proper project spend, capital forecast, QA/QC, and implementation into slope design

Open Pit Drill and Blast Engineer II

Nevada Gold Mines
Carlin Complex
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed and implemented controlled blasting designs
  • Assisted in void exploration and hazard communication
  • Collaborated with mine and geotechnical engineers to optimize blast plans

Geology Intern

Nevada Gold Mines
Carlin Complex
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in geologic field map and core logging
  • Compiled and interpreted field mapping data to inform model updates
  • Assisted with reconciliation of modeled to mined ounces

Abandoned Mines Field Intern

Nevada Division of Minerals
Carson City, NV
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Discovery, assessment and closure of various hazardous abandoned mines
  • Collaborated with fellow interns to effectively plan and maximize weekly mine closure

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geological Engineering

University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
05-2020

Skills

  • Communication and Teamwork
  • Field investigation and hazard identification
  • Geotechnical core logging and field data collection
  • Software: Vulcan, Deswik, Leapfrog, AutoCAD, Rocscience (DIPS, RocFall, Slide 2D, Swedge, RocSlope), Shotplus, Excel

Timeline

Open Pit Drill and Blast Engineer II

Nevada Gold Mines
05.2024 - 10.2024

Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer I - III

Nevada Gold Mines
06.2020 - Current

Geology Intern

Nevada Gold Mines
06.2019 - 08.2019

Abandoned Mines Field Intern

Nevada Division of Minerals
06.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Geological Engineering

University of Nevada, Reno