Rock Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is currently looking for a Rock Engineer.

POSITION INFO:

Rock Engineer

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Rock Engineer to join our dynamic team. The purpose of the role is to provide specialist Rock Engineering services and expertise to the company which will include amongst other: Inputs in terms of technical direction, technical requirements to Senior Management of the group; Inputs in terms of standards, procedures and codes of practice which need to be updated on a continuous basis; Ensuring of compliance to the aforementioned.

• Act as internal specialist on site level
• Provide effective rock engineering services to the mine
• Provide inputs on mining related studies, mine designs, and infrastructure layouts.
• Give inputs to and implement policies, standards, procedures and codes of practice at site level
• Provide geotechnical guidance and QA/QC on all development and mining activities
• Assist in developing site specific geotechnical monitoring programs and standards
• Complete geotechnical investigations on the performance of all mining related support systems
• Gather and interpret geotechnical data
• Compiles Rock Engineering reports
• Assist in developing a geotechnical engineer training/mentoring program
• Proactively identify risks
• Recommendation on preventative actions
• Communicate timeously and effectively
• Coaching and Mentoring

• Rock Mechanics Certificate
• Diploma/Degree in related field 
• 5 years practical training, Computer and report writing skills, experience with Microsoft office software packages with influence in excel. 
• Experience in Rock Engineering profession
• Experience, knowledge, and background in Geology.

Personal competencies / characteristics required

• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with people at all levels in the organization
• Risk averse
• Analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Well organized, efficient and a good sense of priorities
• Excellent English written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to influence senior management
• Coaching skills

       In line with our Employment Equity report, preference will be given to females.

 

 

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