Senior Geotechnical Engineer-067915
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Description
Lumwana Mining Company is wholly owned by Barrick Gold Corporation and operates one of the largest new copper mines to be developed globally over the last decade. The mine is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Open cut Senior Geotechnical Engineer responsible for providing geotechnical support to ensure the mine development and production activities and all active mine areas remain at an acceptable level of risk from geotechnical hazards to enable the business to meet its long and short term targets in terms of production and cost .
The appointee will report to the Mine Planning Superintendent and will be responsible for the following duties and activities:
- Develop, implement and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety awareness and Lumwana’s Safety and Health Policy
- Provide geotechnical information to and liaise with other mining and geology personnel to ensure optimal extraction of the open cut ore bodies while conforming with legislated geotechnical requirements
- Refine designs and extraction sequences with the aim of maximizing ore recovery whilst minimizing dilution
- Monitor quality control of pit wall stability and subsequent effectiveness
- Keep operators and staff up to date with ground awareness training
- Develop and monitor targets for improvements in mine planning service delivery
- Adhering to environmental procedures and ensure environmental policies and strategies are incorporated into mining plans
- Working knowledge of standard Mines Safety Regulations
- Train and coach mining professionals on site
Skills & Abilities
The successful applicant must have the following qualifications/skills:
- Mining Engineering degree or a related discipline
- 5 years mining experience
- Experience with Vulcan or MineSight software
- Experience using scheduling software preferred
- Competent in Excel, Word and Access
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Member of an Engineering Professional Body
This position offers a competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience. The position is fly in/fly out/ residential. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include swimming pool, tennis court, squash court and gymnasium. Build your career at this exciting new project while gaining overseas work experience and personal growth
Zambian nationals who meet qualification requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply
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