Group Geotechnical Engineer

Responsible for Provision of sound geotechnical services and risk assessments to achieve safe and economic mining operations and identify opportunities to improve geotechnical aspect of mine designs within Endeavour Mining Group. Responsible for strategic mine planning and effective guidance of mining operations. Provide geotechnical assessments relating to geology, pit design, slope stability, underground design and waste dumps.

Responsibilities:

• Design, planning, directing and conducting investigative work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when constructing pit slopes and underground mining for all sites within Endeavour Mining Group
• Performing geotechnical site investigations and analyses to enable selection of the best geotechnical designs to achieve safe and economic operations within Endeavour Mining Group
• Assisting Site Geotechnical Engineers with producing engineering reports, plans and specifications to ensure the best operations within the entire Endeavour Mining Group
• Standardise geotechnical processes and systems within Endeavour Mining Group to optimise geotechnical services delivered to all sites within the group
• Identify geotechnical best practices and develop strategies for implementation at all Endeavour Sites
• Develop Geotechnical Engineering Matrix to facilitate skills development and transfer for all engineers within the group
• Benchmark Endeavour Geotechnical processes and systems with global accepted standards
• Develop a slope stability strategy to ensure best slope monitoring systems are implemented at a specific mine site
• Facilitate generation and maintain annual update of sound Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) documentation for all operating sites within Endeavour Mining
• Facilitate and carry out the annual Geotechnical Review Panel (GRP) that governs detailed audit of geotechnical skills, systems, processes, and tasks performed at each Endeavour operating site
• Responsible for delivery of detailed geotechnical rock mass characterisation and design reports for all projects undertaken by Endevour Mining
• Schedule and organize development training and workshops that will improve technical skills of Endeavour Geotechnical Engineering Group
• Provide geotechnical support and guidance to all Endeavour underground and open pit mining operations.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all-inclusive.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining or Geology or Geotech Engineering is required. A master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum 10–15 years of work experience in mining environment
• Knowledge and experience in coordinating and leading geotechnical engineering functions and/or sections at an operational underground and open pit mines
• A thorough understanding of the efficient use of geotechnical instruments, techniques, and interpretation of geotechnical rock mass and structural data
• Knowledge and experience in developing policies and procedures relating to safety, slope stability, ground control and management, geotechnical mine design, environment, and individual, and organizational development
• Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership
• A high level of computer literacy with specialized mining and geotechnical software
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Must have solid verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment
• Experience with geotechnical slope monitoring equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Basic knowledge in French is an added advantage
• Proven ability to work effectively in teams.