Geotechnical Engineer
Job Description
Location: Namdini Gold Mine Site, Bolgatanga Section/ Unit: Geotechnical Unit Department: Mining Job reports to: Senior Geotechnical Engineer Direct Reports: Geotechnical Technician Comply with all Company Policies and Procedures. Identify, rectify and report any hazards, accidents or injuries immediately to your supervisor. Perform functions in an environmentally sustainable manner in line with SD-GOLD & Namdini Values. Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure that mining activities meet specified standards and contractual obligations. Establish, implement, document, and maintain standards, systems, and processes to ensure ongoing updates to an integrated mine geotechnical model, containing interpretations of the geotechnical, hydrogeological, rock mass properties and behavior data, to ensure compliance with Namdini designed Geotechnical criteria. Ensure compliance to design by monitoring actual excavations against the designs and collaborating with relevant stakeholders further to improve future designs, planning and execution activities. Review and communicate work practices to reduce the risk of injury from geotechnical hazards and monitor that all work activities and plans comply with relevant regulations. Ensure adequate geotechnical consideration is captured in all aspects of mine design, planning and scheduling, including short, medium, and long-term mine planning. Carry out stability analysis of excavations and analysis of designs through kinematics, empirical and numerical techniques. Plan & manage the installation of mine wide geotechnical monitoring systems Prepare and assist in the mining department budget process. Perform any other related duties based on the exigencies of the company as assigned by the Supervisor. BSc in Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering Minerals Commission Forman Certificate of Competency. Proven experience in mining operations, with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role focused on contractor management. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in mining equipment. Experience with large-scale open-pit hard rock mining. Competent with demonstrated skills in spreadsheet and presentation applications, word processing and database applications. Software skills including, Surpac, MODFLOW and Dips In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance. Must demonstrate well-developed oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with contractors. Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situations. Ability to foster a culture of safety awareness and compliance among team members, always promoting a safe working environment. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to all stakeholders, including mining personnel, technical personnel and contractors. Must be able to express and communicate clearly and effectively with Management. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships required to achieve role purpose. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Competent Leadership and Conflict Management Willingness and ability to perform fieldwork in an extreme mining environment. Ability to influence Teamwork and collaborative skills Efficiency and Quality Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required. Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential. Extended working hours involved. Stringent deadlines High volume work Routine / non-routine duties Ability to work under intense pressure and extreme weather. Sense of Responsibility and Commitment Pro-activity and Dynamism; Persistence and Flexibility Medically fit for the position and environment
Requirement(s)
BSc in Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering Minerals Commission Forman Certificate of Competency
