Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer (Dem Rep Of Congo)
Full time
through CareerAvenue Global in
South Africa
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Posted on April 18, 2016Job details
Contract fly-in-fly-out position in the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa (safe area). Single status position with a six day working week.
Salary tax free plus benefits, according to qualifications and experience.
Reports to: Rock Mechanics Chief Engineer.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Manage the monitoring stability of slope of the open pit mine.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• University degree in Mining, Geotechnical, Geology or Electromechanical
• At least five (5) years experience in managing the stability of open pit mines.
• Able to use desktop software.
• Able to use the software Radars for stability control.
• Able to use geotechnical software (Rocscience) for simulations.
• Able to use geotechnical instruments.
• Working experience in Africa advantageous.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including writing technical reports.
• Able to lead and build a team.
• Able to work under stress.
• Physically fit.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferably bilingual (English and French).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise all geotechnical activities in open pits
• Manage Radar information and set the parameters of alarms according to geotechnical zones.
• Perform the compilation of the daily report.
• Perform simulations for specific stability problems of one or more banks.
• Revise the geotechnical design by checking safety factors.
• Manage SMS alarms and alerts according to TARP.
• Provide the weekly geotechnical engineering program to the Mine Planning Department.
• Prepare the monthly report.
• Administer the staff of the unit.
• Perform other duties as requested by management in relation to his abilities.
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