Geotechnical engineer - Bloemfontein Verfied

Salary Negotiable Bloemfontein, Free State Bloemfontein, Free State more than 14 days ago 10-05-2016 2:28:31 PM
07-06-2016 2:28:31 PM
Geotechnical Engineer (D upper) position is available with underground mechanized operation in Free State

Job Description: The incumbent will lead the Geotechnical Section at the Mine and will be responsible for implementing and co-ordinating all Geotechnical block cave massive mining functions for the current phase of the Mine as well as the new Underground Expansion Project. Tasks and Responsibilities:
? Provide specialized discipline and project input into studies, planning and business cases ? Ensure legal compliance for production and projects within area of responsibility
? Provide technical consulting, troubleshooting and assurance services
? Plan and execute tasks to ensure the attainment of set programme deadlines and performance objectives
? Train and mentor junior staff
? Attend monthly planning meetings with production and project teams
? Ensure that all legal documentation is up to date i.e. COP’s and update support recommendations

Minimum Requirements:
? Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering Geology, Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering
? Chamber of Mines Rock Engineering ticket
? More than five (5) years’ relevant experience in underground massive mining – preferably in a block cave and mechanized development environment
? Experience with Geological/Geotechnical Modelling software a definite advantage – please indicate on CV
? Valid drivers’ license (EB)
Other Skills / Competencies
? Managerial/supervisory experience
? Technical design, analysis and risk management
? Planning, coordinating and prioritising
? Mining Economics and Process Management
? Mine planning and design
? Analysing and interpretation of information
? Applicable legal knowledge and understanding
? Decision making ability in fast changing environment