Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Purpose of the job:

The mining team is currently seeking to employ an experienced, competent and self-motivated Engineer who will independently manage the slope monitoring machines to prevent any loss of life or damage to equipment. The applicant is expected to also lead the Geotechnical assistants to identify and mitigate geotechnical risks and their associated hazards within the Damang Pit Cutback (DPCB) and other future pits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out Window and scanline mapping of exposed slope and perform kinematic analysis of the data
• Geotechnical and structural logging of core samples to improve the structural data for the DPCB
• Effectively analyze and interpret slope monitoring data in line with the Trigger Alarm Response Plan (TARP) of Abosso Goldfields
• Generation of geotechnical hazard plans for all open pits
• Presentation of hazard conditions of all open pits to working personnel
• Maintaining geotechnical equipment and ensuring their effectiveness
• Daily pit inspection of pit walls and berms for signs of slope instability for remedial actions to be taken
• Supervising the drilling and installation of sub-horizontal depressurization holes, dewatering boreholes and piezometers
• Working with other technical staff within the mining department to support mining production activities             

Key Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in Geological and Mining Engineering
• Geotechnical experience in open-pit mining combined with an in-depth knowledge of ground control using SSR-FX slope monitoring systems
• Should be able to use Rocscience tools (dips, Swedge Software, slide, and slide 3D) for geotechnical analysis
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• A result-oriented attitude and commitment to safety
• At least 2 years’ working experience in Earth Engineering
• Medical fitness for the position and environment
• A valid Ghanaian driver’s license and proficiency in driving a light vehicle