Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Data structuring, Design, Leadership Skill

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Mining Engineer

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Develop and maintain the geotechnical team’s capability to deliver a high level of support to the project.

Geotechnical and Structural Logging:

• Perform detailed geotechnical logging, including Rock Quality Designation (RQD), Q-system, and other relevant methods, on-site.
• Ensure accurate and efficient data collection in accordance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Able to use and supervise use of geotechnical equipment like Point loading testing etc.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC):

• Conduct QA/QC checks on already logged core to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Identify discrepancies or anomalies in the data and take corrective actions as necessary.

Logging Procedures and Standards Review:

• Lead the review and continuous improvement of logging procedures and standards.
• Ensure that all geotechnical data collection activities are in line with best practices and project-specific requirements.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze geotechnical and geophysical data to identify patterns, trends, and insights.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on the findings for internal and external stakeholders.

Data Modeling Collaboration:

• Work closely with Data Science and Geology teams to model geotechnical, geophysical, and structural data.
• Provide geotechnical expertise to support the development of accurate and reliable models.
• Lead collaboration between mine engineering, geotechnical and operational team across sites and regions ensuring the sharing of successful innovation and practice initiatives.

Qualifications and skills:

• Masters level qualification in Geotechnical / Mining Engineering or similar
• Extensive experience in underground mining (>10 years)
• Extensive knowledge of a range of mining methods in underground mining
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing technical standards and guidelines.
• Familiarity with geological concepts including stratigraphy and hydrogeology
• Familiarity with computer software such as Leapfrog, qgis, MX-Deposit etc.
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia or any other relevant engineering body internationally
• High level of proficiency in writing technical reports
• An ability to link technical outcomes to financial results.

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