Senior Rock Engineering Specialist - On-Site Ground Control
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Placements24 seeks a Senior Rock Engineering Specialist for on-site operations in Randburg. The role requires deep expertise in rock mechanics, ground control design, and numerical modeling to ensure safety and stability of underground excavations.
The candidate will integrate geotechnical principles with mine planning, guide monitoring programs, and provide expert technical reports. A strong publication record and Pr.Eng/Pr.Sci.Nat are advantageous.
Qualifications
- Master's or Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics / Geotechnical Engineering or Mining Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in rock engineering for underground mining.
- Proven ability in geotechnical data analysis, ground support design, and numerical modeling.
- Proficiency with rock mechanics software packages (e.g., FLAC, UDEC).
- Strong seismicity understanding, reporting, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct rock mechanics investigations and advise on safe operations.
- Design and optimize ground support for diverse underground conditions.
- Perform numerical modeling and analyze rock mass behavior.
- Develop ground monitoring programs and interpret data.
- Assess seismic activity and mitigation strategies for mine stability.
- Provide guidance on excavation design, pillar stability, and stope sequencing.
- Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards and mining regulations.
- Collaborate with mine planning and operations to integrate rock engineering.
- Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and design docs.
- Investigate geotechnical incidents and propose corrective actions.
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Placements24 seeks a Senior Rock Engineering Specialist for on-site operations in Randburg. The role requires deep expertise in rock mechanics, ground control design, and numerical modeling to ensure safety and stability of underground excavations.
The candidate will integrate geotechnical principles with mine planning, guide monitoring programs, and provide expert technical reports. A strong publication record and Pr.Eng/Pr.Sci.Nat are advantageous.
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