Job offer: Geotechnical Engineer


Announced
15/01/20251 day ago
Job Status
Full Time
Job Type
Employee
Expiration Date
23/01/2025 7 days left
Job Category
Job Title
Geotechnical Engineer
Job Presentation
Company Profile

Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd. (“AGGL”) is a joint venture between Galiano Gold Inc. and Gold Fields. The primary asset is the Multi-Pit Asanko Gold Mine complex, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Galiano Gold Inc. are the managers and operators of the Asanko Gold Mine.


A vacancy exists in our Mining Department for the position of: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

JOB PURPOSE
The Geotechnical Engineer will be required to undertake preliminary geotechnical activities to ensure sustainable mining operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implement and maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures, and ensure to maintain a healthy working environment.
  • Keep and update plans, sections of pits slopes and respective hydrogeological regimes within and around the pit and other operational areas.
  • Supervise in-pit and ex-pit hydrogeological situations and consequently advice on the location of sumps, ditches and drainage berms.
  • Supervise the installation of piezometers in ex-pits boreholes and on tailings embankment.
  • Plan and supervise drilling during geotechnical investigation for open pit slope designs.
  • Update Geotechnical database.
  • Advise pit Supervisors and Mining Engineers on pit wall stability as required for open pit designs.
  • Monitor drill and blasting activities that impact on the integrity of final pit walls and advise on weaker grounds where drilling and blasting activities could be optimized.
  • Undertake geotechnical and geological mapping using the scan line method.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationship with mine geology, mine operations, dewatering, and mine engineering groups to achieve operational efficiency.
  • Identify training and development needs of immediate team members and organizes or recommend appropriate training interventions

  • Education Required: First Degree

    Requirements
    • Knowledge
    • A degree in Geotechnical Engineering /Civil Engineering/Geophysics from a recognized institution.
    • Minimum of three (3) years’ post qualification work experience in a similar position.
    • The Minerals Commission’s certificate in geotechnical engineering will be an added advantage.
    • Must be conversant with the Minerals and Mining Regulation, 2012 and related laws of Ghana, and able to interpret and apply these laws and regulations.
    • High degree of working exposure to specialized geological software and other software such as Datamine, Surpac, Rocscience, AutoCAD etc.
    • Previous work experience using 3D modeling software or similar software package required.
    • Generation of geological and geotechnical 3D models from data obtained from the field using 3D geotechnical software.
    • Skills
    • Ability to work under pressure with little supervision.
    • Good communication, interpersonal and written skills.
    • A strong commitment to working in a safe, socially responsible manner.
    • Self-confidence and personal drive-in supervising subordinates.
    • Demonstrate strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills.
    • Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situation.
    • Good team player in task involving cross-functional teams.
    • Results oriented drive and solid work ethics, with exceptional attention to detail.
    • Ability to train and mentor team members and demonstrate safety leadership.
    • Willingness and ability to perform field work in an extreme mining environment.
    • Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and the ability to drive in rough terrain.

    How to Apply

    Kindly use the following link to apply for this job:
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    Jobsinghana
    59 Okodan St, Blue Gate district, Osu, Accra near Papaye, Accra
      +233 0302 760143, +233 24 3925110

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