GEOTECHNICAL TECHNICIAN – KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING 1165 views

WE ARE BUILDING A LEGACY! COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WITH KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
GEOTECHNICAL TECHNICIAN

We are looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated, talented, in­novative, hands-on, dynamic team players capable of working both collaboratively and independently with a high level of integrity, strong commitment and desire to deliver operational excellence through Zero Harm. These positions are based at the Mine Site located be­tween Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland, therefore, you must still enjoy getting out on-site and have the enthusiasm and interest to work in a remote location and in a multicultural work environment. Only Botswana citizens may apply.
While developing the first fully mechanized underground mine in Botswana, we offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, great culture, good benefits, a competitive salary, and family-friendly rosters.
Deadline for Submission: 14′” JUNE 2023. Please note that review of applications will begin immediately and win continue until the posi­tion is filled.
A valid Class B Driver’s Licence for all positions is required.
GEOTECHNICAL TECHNICIAN

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Geotechnical Engineer, the incumbent wil provide full support to the team through, maintaining the database of QA- QC data, mine excavation performance, identification of anomalies, active heading inspections, scan IT core logging, structural mapping, pre-blasting audits of brow support and dose-out of outstanding actions.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be responsible for:

Performing underground mining/geotechnical engineering activities including design, development, test duties, and responsibilities;
Performing interface activities with underground crews carrying out ground support installation or quality assurance work;
Analyzing and recommending the incorporation of technological advancements in techniques, principles, theories, equipment, and utilization; and
Collaborating with Project Engineers and management to determine technical requirements and performance objectives of assigned projects.
Carrying out routine QA’QC inspections, Task Observations, and Active Heading Inspections to ensure all work is being carried out to specification and in accordance with relevant procedures; and
ScanIT core logging, mapping of structures, and any other assessment method implemented by the department
Ensuring compliance with all QA/QC testing and close-out of all outstanding actions.
Ensuring compliance with all support standards
Ensuring compliance with procedures by performing routine Planned Task Observations
Ensuring that accurate records are taken of all inspections and filed or stored in the appropriate location
Completing entries of all fiber-create batch dockets, grout dockets, and test results into the Geotechnical database daily.
Capturing and storing all mapping, logging, and scanning data accurately.
Complying with Company policies, procedures, standard operating practices, and Code of Conduct.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

BTech or bachelor s degree in mining engineering or Geology
Exposure to Geotechnical logging and mapping
Understanding of Rock Mass Classification Systems
Credit may be given for any other type of appropriate industrial or related practical experience.