Senior Rock Engineer: Underground Ground Support Leader

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Industry conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Rock Engineer for a Kimberley-based role in the Northern Cape's mining sector. The role focuses on rock mechanics analysis, ground support design, and ensuring underground stability to safeguard personnel and assets.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Rock Mechanics or Geotechnical Engineering with 8+ years of underground mining experience, and proficiency in FLAC3D or RS2. The position offers challenging projects and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Rock Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years specialized underground rock engineering experience in mining.
• Proven expertise in analyzing complex underground excavation stability issues.
• Proficiency in rock mechanics modeling software such as FLAC3D, RS2, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of geomechanics, seismology and mining-induced stresses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed rock mechanics assessments and stability analyses for underground excavations.
• Design and specify ground support systems (e.g., rock bolts, mesh, shotcrete) for various mining conditions.
• Interpret data from geotechnical monitoring instrumentation (extensometers, piezometers).
• Perform seismic hazard assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical recommendations for mine design and sequencing to optimize stability.
• Collaborate with mine planning and operations to ensure effective ground support implementation.
• Develop and review geotechnical risk assessments and emergency response plans.
• Stay current with advancements in rock mechanics and ground support technologies.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and design documents.
• Mentor junior rock engineers and contribute to technical development.

Skills

Rock mechanics analysis

Geotechnical engineering

Rock mechanics modeling

FLAC3D

RS2

Geomechanics

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

MSc in Rock Mechanics

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

FLAC3D

RS2

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Rock Engineer for a Kimberley-based role in the Northern Cape's mining sector. The role focuses on rock mechanics analysis, ground support design, and ensuring underground stability to safeguard personnel and assets.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Rock Mechanics or Geotechnical Engineering with 8+ years of underground mining experience, and proficiency in FLAC3D or RS2. The position offers challenging projects and opportunities for professional growth.