Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Mining

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Hybrid work

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for a leading mining company based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on underground stability, ground support design, site investigations, and geotechnical analysis to ensure safe, efficient mining operations.

You will analyze rock mass behavior, run numerical modeling with FLAC, UDEC and RocScience, design rock bolts, mesh and shotcrete, and contribute to mine planning.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus, or Mining Engineering with significant geotechnical experience.
• 6+ years of relevant underground geotechnical experience.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software for numerical modeling (e.g., FLAC, UDEC, RocScience).
• Experience designing and implementing ground support systems.
• Solid understanding of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and hydrogeology.

Aufgaben

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and data collection for underground mine design.
• Analyze rock mass properties, stress conditions, and potential failure mechanisms.
• Design ground support systems (rock bolts, mesh, shotcrete) for underground excavations.
• Perform numerical modeling and stability analyses using geotechnical software.
• Monitor ground conditions and assess effectiveness of support systems.
• Collaborate with mine engineers, geologists, and construction teams to ensure safety and efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Geotechnical engineering

Rock mechanics

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Geotechnical engineering degree

Tools

FLAC

UDEC

RocScience suite

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading diversified Mining company, is seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join their team, primarily based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape , with a hybrid work arrangement. This pivotal role will focus on the stability of underground excavations, ensuring the safety and efficiency of mining operations through expert geotechnical analysis and design. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting site investigations, analyzing rock mass behavior, and implementing ground support systems. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your geotechnical expertise in a challenging and rewarding underground mining environment, contributing to the safe extraction of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations, including site characterization and data collection for underground mine design.
• Analyze rock mass properties, stress conditions, and potential failure mechanisms.
• Design and recommend appropriate ground support systems (e.g., rock bolts, mesh, shotcrete) for various underground excavations.
• Perform numerical modeling and stability analyses using specialized geotechnical software.
• Monitor ground conditions and assess the effectiveness of installed support systems.
• Provide geotechnical input for mine planning and scheduling, ensuring safety and economic viability.
• Investigate geotechnical incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with mine engineers, geologists, and construction teams to ensure safe and efficient mining operations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of geotechnical standards and best practices.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus, or Mining Engineering with significant geotechnical experience.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong emphasis on underground mining projects.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software for numerical modeling (e.g., FLAC, UDEC, Rocscience suite).
• Experience in designing and implementing ground support systems.
• Solid understanding of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and hydrogeology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with field investigations and instrumentation.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites as required, though the primary role is hybrid based out of Mossel Bay.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, comprehensive health insurance, and a retirement fund.
• This hybrid role provides a balance between remote work flexibility and essential on-site engagement, based near the beautiful coastal city of Mossel Bay, Western Cape .
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities are actively encouraged.
• You will be part of a supportive team environment dedicated to safety and operational excellence in the Mining industry.
• This position offers the chance to work on technically demanding projects and contribute significantly to the sustainable and safe operations of a leading Mining entity.