Principal Geotechnical Engineer Africa

SUMMARY:
Provide geotechnical support and expertise in a multi-disciplinary team to the Copper operations in Africa.

POSITION INFO:

Principal Geotechnical Engineer Africa

Based in Johannesburg and to travel into Africa as and when required

Must be a South African citizen

Work Experience:

•            10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering across base and precious metals

•            Open pit mining experience required, but both underground and open pit would be highly regarded

•            Prior experience managing diverse teams, preferably in Africa

Minimum Qualifications:

•            Tertiary Qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or a related degree, postgraduate studies advantageous.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a key member of the Copper Technical Services Team, you will provide geotechnical support and expertise in a multi-disciplinary team to the Copper operations in Africa.

Competencies:

•            Detail orientated

•            Excellent communication skills

•            High level of proficiency in writing technical reports

•            Team player

•            Self-motivated

•            Ability to work under pressure

•            Delivery and service orientated

•            Ability to influence people across all levels of the business

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

•            Develop and build on existing geotechnical technical standards.

•            Provide geotechnical support to operations and projects.

•            Foster collaboration between the mine geotechnical and operational teams.

•            Embed the Glencore safety systems as core operating process for the operations geotechnical function.

•            Support internal technical and external reviews and audits for operations and projects.

•            Support technical evaluations and due diligence reviews of investment opportunities.

•            Providing mentoring and support to the geotechnical engineers.

•            Assist with investigation and implementation of geotechnical technology across our operations.

•            Effectively communicate to all levels of stakeholders.

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