Rock Engineer

SUMMARY:
Experienced Rock Engineer required for our client in Brits (Mining Industry)

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 with Numeracy and Literacy
• Rock Mechanics Certificate
• BEng Honours Degree in Mining Engineering /Geology
• SANIRE and ECSA registration.
• Member of SAIMM (South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy).
• 10 years practical experience in Geology / Rock Mechanics or Mining.
• Minimum 2 years at management level.
• Must be computer literate
• No criminal record
• Must have a valid drivers license and own transport

• Design, approve and revise suitable mining layouts and support according to rock engineering principles.
• Budget and cost control.
• Participate in designing mine layouts and mining sequence/ ratio. Data gathering and analysis (core logging, underground mapping, and material properties).
• Revise relevant COP’s and MOP’s / SOP’s.
• Ensure accuracy of design techniques.
• Advise on pillar design and extraction sequence.
• Design, approve and revise suitable mining layouts and support according to rock engineering principles.
• Conduct routine quality control testing of support systems.
• Compilation and submission of legal reports to applicable statutory bodies.
• Continuous investigation of underground conditions toward recommending remedial action / projects to address potential risk.
• Continuously investigate the possible improvement of support systems.
• Drive improvement projects, investigate and conduct feasibility studies to keep abreast with developments within the specialist field.
• Manage and coordinate all accident / incident investigations to ensure detailed, timely completion thereof.
• Compile investigation reports and submit / present to relevant stakeholders along with detailed findings and recommendations.
• Medical Requirements
• Good general health AND requires a certificate of fitness (red ticket).