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Mining Geotechnical Engineer Mine Stability
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Apply rock mechanics expertise as a Geotechnical Engineer in Kimberley, Northern Cape, supporting stable open pits and underground workings. Hybrid work arrangements may be available.
This mining-focused Geotechnical Engineer role addresses stability and safety across excavations, waste rock dumps, and tailings facilities. You will conduct investigations, analyze rock and soil mechanics, develop designs, and prepare recommendations. Collaboration with mine planning, geology, and operations teams supports geotechnical risk mitigation and safe mining operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct investigations and collect data across mine excavations
Perform rock mechanics and soil mechanics stability analyses
Develop support systems and slope designs
Interpret extensometer and piezometer monitoring data
Prepare reports, risk assessments, and recommendations
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Minimum five years’ geotechnical engineering experience in mining
Proficiency with RocScience, FLAC, or GeoStudio software
Understanding of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and geology
Valid driver’s license and mine-site travel ability
Use specialized geotechnical analysis, monitoring, and design skills to strengthen mine stability and safety in Kimberley mining operations.
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Apply on source site This mining-focused Geotechnical Engineer role addresses stability and safety across excavations, waste rock dumps, and tailings facilities. You will conduct investigations, analyze rock and soil mechanics, develop designs, and prepare recommendations. Collaboration with mine planning, geology, and operations teams supports geotechnical risk mitigation and safe mining operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct investigations and collect data across mine excavations
Perform rock mechanics and soil mechanics stability analyses
Develop support systems and slope designs
Interpret extensometer and piezometer monitoring data
Prepare reports, risk assessments, and recommendations
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Minimum five years’ geotechnical engineering experience in mining
Proficiency with RocScience, FLAC, or GeoStudio software
Understanding of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and geology
Valid driver’s license and mine-site travel ability
Use specialized geotechnical analysis, monitoring, and design skills to strengthen mine stability and safety in Kimberley mining operations.
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