Senior Geotechnical Engineer Mining Slopes & Foundations

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Presencial; CAD 77.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement fund

Extensive site work & travel

Professional development

Challenging mining industry role

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Geotechnical Engineer to join a mining-focused team in Kimberley, South Africa. You will evaluate ground conditions, design mine slopes, and create foundations for heavy equipment, ensuring safety and stability of mining infrastructure.

The role emphasizes open-pit and underground mining challenges, geotechnical reporting, and collaboration with engineers. A strong background in rock mechanics and seismic considerations is essential for success.

Formación

• Master's degree in geotechnical engineering.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is required.
• 8+ years of mining geotechnical experience.
• Experience with RocScience and Maptek Vulcan.
• Strong slope stability and foundation design expertise.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct geotechnical investigations for mine infrastructure.
• Perform stability analyses for open pits, tailings, and mine waste facilities.
• Design foundations for heavy machinery, processing plants, and support structures.
• Assess geotechnical risks including seismicity, ground support, and dewatering.
• Prepare geotechnical reports with recommendations for mine design and operation.
• Coordinate with mining engineers, geologists, and project teams.

Conocimientos

Slope stability

Rock mechanics

Foundation design

Geotechnical software

Educación

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Herramientas

RocScience suite

Maptek Vulcan

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Geotechnical Engineer to join a mining-focused team in Kimberley, South Africa. You will evaluate ground conditions, design mine slopes, and create foundations for heavy equipment, ensuring safety and stability of mining infrastructure.

The role emphasizes open-pit and underground mining challenges, geotechnical reporting, and collaboration with engineers. A strong background in rock mechanics and seismic considerations is essential for success.