Senior Rock Engineer (Underground Mine / SANIRE / Rock Mechanics ) – North West, South Africa

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Rock Engineer who will provide technical expertise to support the Mining department in implementing Rock Engineering solutions that enhance safety and optimize mining operations. The role involves conducting rock mechanics analyses, recommending systems to minimize hazards, and advising on corrective actions following incidents. The candidate must possess a degree or diploma in Rock Engineering, Geology, or Mining Engineering, a Rock Mechanics Certificate, and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Familiarity with mining legislation, numerical modeling, and Rock Engineering software is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Rock Engineering expertise on the mine by offering technical support to the Mining department.
• Implement appropriate Rock Engineering measurements and planning systems.
• Identify, review and make recommendations to management regarding systems, procedures and techniques to reduce or eliminate potential hazards.
• Support the investigation of Rock Engineering related incidents and accidents and advise on the rectification solution.
• Provide Mine designs and mining optimization service and solutions to Rock Engineering problems with the purpose of maximising safety, profitability with the designated area of responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and analyze rock mechanics data.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Relevant professional qualification, Degree or National Diploma in Rock Engineering/Geology/Mining Engineering.
• Must be a registered member with SANIRE.
• Must have Chamber of Mines/Minerals Council Certificate in Rock Mechanics.
• Must have at least three (3) years’ post qualification experience.
• Preferred five (5) years’ relevant work experience in Rock Engineering.
• Must be familiar with numerical modelling.
• Must have Knowledge of relevant legislation such as MHSA, Occupational Health and Safety Act.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at [email protected]

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Lucia Baeza

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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