Position Overview: As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the geotechnical risks associated with our chrome mining operations. Your work will focus on ground stability, slope design, risk assessments, and supporting safe mine planning and operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mining engineers, environmental specialists, and construction personnel, to ensure that mining activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
Geotechnical Assessments, Slope Stability and Design, Risk Management, Mine Planning Support, Site Monitoring and Inspections, Environmental Impact, Reporting and Documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field. A -Master’s degree or additional certifications in geotechnical or mining engineering is highly desirable. -Minimum 4 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on mining applications. -Proven experience in geotechnical site investigations, soil and rock mechanics, and slope stability analysis in the mining sector. -Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, PLAXIS, SLOPE/W and engineering design tools. -Familiarity with chrome mining operations, understanding the specific geotechnical challenges associated with extracting chrome ore. -Knowledge of mining-related ground support systems like rock bolts, shotcrete and design techniques.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to [email protected] by 15 November 2024.
