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Urgent! Geotechnical Engineer at Gold Fields Career Opportunity with Confidential in Ghana

Geotechnical Engineer at Gold Fields



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Purpose Of The Job

The Mining Department of Damang Gold Mine seeks to employ an experienced and results-driven individual as Geotechnical Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring personal compliance with company safety requirements and assist in developing and implementing improved work practices to reduce the risk of injury as well as improve productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure timely validation and interpretation of geotechnical data, through ongoing data collection as well as evaluation, maintaining and being up-to-date on the geotechnical database and model


Design, maintain and upgrade the site geotechnical monitoring systems and develop the monitoring database


Carry out stability analysis of excavations and analysis of designs through kinematics, empirical and numerical techniques under the auspices of the Lead Geotechnical Engineer


Complete monthly and ad hoc reports on data gathering, evaluation, designs and monitoring


Coordinate the use of consultants for geotechnical design.

Review and manage geotechnical contractors on site


Ensure that the engineering staff achieve the best practice with respect to excavation control


Update procedures and hazard plans to identify and develop work practices and methods that reduce the risk of injury, decrease costs and improve productivity


Key Requirements

A BSc. in Geological Engineering from a recognized Tertiary institution


Geotechnical experience in open-pit mining combined with an in-depth knowledge of ground control using SSR-FX slope monitoring systems


Should be able to use Rocscience tools (dips, Swedge Software, slide, and slide 3D) for geotechnical analysis


At least 2 years’ experience in the geotechnical aspects of open pit mining; preferably hard rock mines


Very good analytical, planning and prioritising skills combined with the ability to utilise the knowledge gained.


Well-developed oral and written communication skills in English and an ability to relate with people of diverse cultures and levels


Medical fitness for the position and environment


A valid Ghanaian driver’s license and a proficiency in driving a light vehicle


Required Skill Profession

Engineers



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