ASSISTANT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER X2 wanted at Khoemacau Copper Mining (Pty) Ltd (Khoemacau)

WE ARE BUIDING A LEGACY! EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WITH KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING FORTHE FOLLOWING POSITION: ASSISTANT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Khoemac&u Copper Mining (Pty) Ltd (Khoemacau) is a Botswana registered company that holds the rights to prospecting licences and two mining licences in northwest Botswana. We are looking for suitably qualified and highly motivated Botswana citizens with strong commitment to project implementation, strong team players capable of working both collaborativelyand independently, talented, innovative, dynamic and a high level of integrity. You must have interest and ability to work in remote regions in a context of multicultural work environment. The position is based at Zone 5 mine site between Maun and Somelo. While developing the first mechanised mine in Botswana, we offer a great and stimulating work environment, good benefits and a competitive salary.

ASSISTANT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER X2 (6 MONTHS CONTRACT)

PURPOSE OFTHE ROLE:

To provide geotechnical engineering service during the study phase of the project working closely with external geotechnical consultants.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Planning and drilling supervision for all geotechnical holes
• Detailed geotechnical logging of rock properties and discontinuities, joints, fracture frequency and fracture orientation
• Geotechnical and Geological data acquisition with adherence to set standards and quality control and assurance
• Collates and validates geotechnical data into the database for Rock Mass Rating (RMR) and Q-value calculations.
• Conduct point loading testing for establishment of rock strength index
• Collection and preparation of test samples from drill hole core for external laboratory analysis
• Understand geology & hydrogeology and their impact in the geotechnical model
• Interpretation of geotechnical data / model
• Technical report writing
• Promote a culture of zero harm to both personnel, community and the environment in the area of responsibility
• Prioritizing and supervising the tasks performed by subordinates
• Ensure projects are completed within budgets and on time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology or related field e.g. Diploma in Strata Control or Rock Mechanics
• 3 years post qualification experience working on a Geotechnical Engineering field
• A minimum of 1 year logging with the Barton Q system. RMR and geotechnical logging experience
• Strong understanding of Geotechnical data collection and interpretation
• Strong understanding of structural geology, sedimentology and ore-forming processes
• Previous experience in geotechnical drilling supervision will be an asset
• Previous use of Geotechnical modelling software
• Experience in the Kalahari Copper belt will be added advantage
• Use of Microsoft office products
• Valid Botswana driving license