Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer

Placements24; Nuwerus; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development support

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer to join our client's operations in the Kimberley area. The role focuses on ensuring stability and safety of underground excavations through rock mechanics principles, stability analyses, and ground support design.

You will use FLAC, UDEC and Phase2 to model rock mass behavior, advise mine planning teams, and contribute to best practices in geotechnical risk management across challenging rock mass conditions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Mechanics, or Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in rock mechanics engineering, with a focus on underground mining.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software for modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed rock mass characterization and stability analyses for underground mine workings.
• Design and implement appropriate ground support systems tailored to specific geological conditions.
• Monitor ground conditions and instrumentation data, providing timely feedback and recommendations.
• Utilize numerical modeling software (e.g., FLAC, UDEC, Phase2) to simulate rock mass behavior.
• Provide expert technical advice on geotechnical risks and mitigation strategies to mine management.
• Contribute to the development of best practices in rock mechanics and ground control.

Skills

Rock mechanics

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical/Mining Engineering

Tools

FLAC

UDEC

Phase2

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer to join their operations in the Kimberley area. This vital role involves ensuring the stability and safety of underground mine excavations through the application of rock mechanics principles. You will conduct detailed stability analyses, design ground support systems, and provide expert advice to mine planning and production teams. This position is critical for managing geological risks and optimizing mining methods in challenging rock mass conditions within the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed rock mass characterization and stability analyses for underground mine workings.
• Design and implement appropriate ground support systems tailored to specific geological conditions.
• Monitor ground conditions and instrumentation data, providing timely feedback and recommendations.
• Utilize numerical modeling software (e.g., FLAC, UDEC, Phase2) to simulate rock mass behavior.
• Provide expert technical advice on geotechnical risks and mitigation strategies to mine management.
• Contribute to the development of best practices in rock mechanics and ground control.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Mechanics, or Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in rock mechanics engineering, with a focus on underground mining.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software for modeling and analysis.
• Strong understanding of geological structures, material properties, and failure mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to conduct field assessments and collaborate effectively with site teams.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and diverse geotechnical projects.
• Professional development support and continuous learning opportunities.
• Relocation assistance for candidates relocating to the area.
• A commitment to safety and technical excellence in all operations.