Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Gold Fields Ghana

Gold Fields

Accra
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

The mining team is currently seeking to employ an experienced, competent and self-motivated Engineer who will independently manage the slope monitoring machines to prevent any loss of life or damage to equipment. The applicant is expected to also lead the Geotechnical assistants to identify and mitigate geotechnical risks and their associated hazards within the Damang Pit Cutback (DPCB) and other future pits.Key Responsibilities

Carry out Window and scanline mapping of exposed slope and perform kinematic analysis of the data
Geotechnical and structural logging of core samples to improve the structural data for the DPCB
Effectively analyze and interpret slope monitoring data in line with the Trigger Alarm Response Plan (TARP) of Abosso Goldfields
Generation of geotechnical hazard plans for all open pits
Presentation of hazard conditions of all open pits to working personnel
Maintaining geotechnical equipment and ensuring their effectiveness
Daily pit inspection of pit walls and berms for signs of slope instability for remedial actions to be taken
Supervising the drilling and installation of sub-horizontal depressurization holes, dewatering boreholes and piezometers
Working with other technical staff within the mining department to support mining production activities

[ad]Key Requirements

A tertiary qualification in Geological and Mining Engineering
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
Well-developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
A result-oriented attitude and commitment to safety
At least 2 years’ working experience in Earth Engineering
Medical fitness for the position and environment

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