Mine Geotechnical Specialist Engineer

Mine Geotechnical Specialist Engineer - FourwaysUnderground Mine Geotechnical Specialist EngineerDegree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Mining EngineeringCOM Strata Control CertificateMust have 4 years -7’ experience in and knowledge of the Geotechnical / Underground Mining field.Software skills in CAD and database management (IntermediateComputer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite.driver's license.Professional Association affiliation (e.g. SANIRE)Leadership Development Programme (LDP) or equivalent qualification.Geotechnical specific modelling software (i.e. Itasca and RocScience)3D Geological and Block Modelling experienceWrite technical reportsAnalyse monitoring data trends and provide feedback.Numerical modelling packages and their functions.Draft support recommendations.providing a geotechnical service to mine management in both underground and surface environmentsCo-ordinate and implement designated Geotechnical programs taking cognisance of Geotechnical standards/objectives/targets and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.Collect and interpret Geotechnical data in accordance with standards.Engage internal and external stakeholders on Geotechnical Engineering related matters as required.Participate adherence to draw complianceMonitor performance of new support elements undergoing trials and prepare reports.Sampling of underground support units for testing at external laboratories.Production level tunnel condition/stability/support and rock mass damage monitoring and mapping.Monitoring of brow wear in draw and loading points.Provide test results and quality assurance of rock support in underground excavations.Monitor and report on adherence to support standards.Undertake geotechnical core logging to acceptable Industry and Mine Standards.Undertake geotechnical mapping in alignment with set mine standards for underground mapping and rock mass characterizationInstallation, of specialised geotechnical instrumentation, reading, collation of data, analysis and interpretation of monitoring data.Geotechnical Inspection Reportstechnical reports on performance of new support elements.Maintenance. Calibration of geotechnical equipment.Coordinate required assistance from other mining department as per site preparation note for the installation of specific monitoring systemProvide input into the departmental budgetTrain junior staff.Supervise subordinates in designated area.Salary package: Market related Recruiter: Elohyim Universal Resources