Engineering Geology Specialist

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm based in Johannesburg is seeking an Engineering Geology specialist to join their team. This position requires extensive experience with at least ten years in excavations and tunnel projects. Responsibilities include mentoring junior geologists, providing technical support during excavation, and leading geological mapping efforts. A degree in Engineering Geology and professional registration are required. The company offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in excavation and tunnel projects.
• Professionally registered status (SACNASP or equivalent).
• Familiarity with NATM and tunnel geological assessment.
• Preferably familiar with NATM in terms of tunnel geological assessment, instrumentation, monitoring systems and data interpretation.
• Must be familiar with advanced tunnel geological software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior geologists.
• Provide technical support during excavation.
• Lead the geology team on site.
• Conduct geological mapping and rock condition evaluation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Data management

Geologic modelling

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering Geology or equivalent

Tools

Advanced tunnel geological software

Mapping tools

Job description

A reputable company based in Johannesburg that provides consulting services on major infrastructure projects is on the lookout for an Engineering Geology specialist to join their team. This means you’ll need excellent organizational and project management skills. You should be comfortable with data and geologic modelling, as well as technological tools. Teamwork and communication skills are also important since you will collaborate with engineers, geophysicists or other scientists. If you meet the criteria in this job description, and you also have a passion for the earth and its intricacies, we’d like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentoring junior geologists
• Technical support to site team during excavation
• Lead geology team on site
• Oversee and conduct geological mapping, evaluation of excavation & rock conditions, and record keeping for the works

Key Requirements:

• At least ten (10) years’ involvement in the investigation, design and construction of excavations, tunnels and associated works, including tunnels in hard rock
• Must have a degree in Engineering Geology or equivalent
• Professionally Registered Status (SACNASP, or approved equivalent)
• Preferably familiar with NATM in terms of tunnel geological assessment, instrumentation, monitoring systems and data interpretation
• Must be familiar with advanced tunnel geological software and systems

Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.