Geotechnical Engineer/Rock Mechanic
Building a world-class diamond group
Cullinan Diamond Mine (Pty) Ltd
Cullinan Diamond Mine, part of Petra Diamonds, is situated in the town of Cullinan, 30km east of Pretoria. The Mine is currently mining at a depth of 747 meters, using mechanised trackless block-cave mining.
Geotechnical Engineer/Rock Mechanic
The incumbent will lead the Geotechnical Section at Cullinan Mine and will be responsible for implementing and coordinating all Geotechnical block cave massive mining functions for the current phase of the Mine as well as the new Underground Expansion Project.
Tasks and responsibilities: • Provide specialised discipline and project input into studies, planning and business cases • Ensure legal compliance for production and projects within area of responsibility • Provide technical consulting, troubleshooting and assurance services • Plan and execute tasks to ensure the attainment of set programme deadlines and performance objectives • Train and mentor junior staff • Attend monthly planning meetings with production and project teams • Ensure that all legal documentation is up-to-date, ie COPs and update support recommendations as rock environment changes etc.
Cullinan Diamond Mine (Pty) Ltd
Cullinan Diamond Mine, part of Petra Diamonds, is situated in the town of Cullinan, 30km east of Pretoria. The Mine is currently mining at a depth of 747 meters, using mechanised trackless block-cave mining.
Geotechnical Engineer/Rock Mechanic
The incumbent will lead the Geotechnical Section at Cullinan Mine and will be responsible for implementing and coordinating all Geotechnical block cave massive mining functions for the current phase of the Mine as well as the new Underground Expansion Project.
Tasks and responsibilities: • Provide specialised discipline and project input into studies, planning and business cases • Ensure legal compliance for production and projects within area of responsibility • Provide technical consulting, troubleshooting and assurance services • Plan and execute tasks to ensure the attainment of set programme deadlines and performance objectives • Train and mentor junior staff • Attend monthly planning meetings with production and project teams • Ensure that all legal documentation is up-to-date, ie COPs and update support recommendations as rock environment changes etc.
Minimum requirements: • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering Geology, Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering • Chamber of Mines Rock Engineering ticket • More than 5 years’ relevant experience in underground massive mining - preferably in a block cave and mechanised development environment • Experience in Geological/Geotechnical Modelling software would be a definite advantage.
Other skills/competencies: • Managerial/supervisory experience • Technical design and analysis • Technical risk management • Planning, coordinating and prioritising skills • Mining Economics • Mining Process Management • Mine planning and design • Analysing and interpreting information • Applicable legal knowledge and understanding • Decision-making ability in fast changing environment.
(Ref. CUL039)
Cullinan Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to appoint. Preference will be given to EE applicants. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearances form part of the minimum requirement and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidates is subject to passing on-mine induction and the aforementioned criteria.
Closing date: 26 November 2012
If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the respective closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Cullinan Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to appoint. Preference will be given to EE applicants. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearances form part of the minimum requirement and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidates is subject to passing on-mine induction and the aforementioned criteria.
Closing date: 26 November 2012
If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the respective closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
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