Divisional Geotechnical Engineer – Debswana Diamond Company
Job Description
Title: Divisional Geotechnical Engineer
Location:
Gaborone, BW
Description: Debswana Diamond Company would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.
Purpose of the Role
To provide an effective geotechnical engineering service to meet the objectives of a project during all study phases.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Coordinates and manages the implementation of and compliance to legal and corporate governance principles and requirements.
- Coordinates slope and underground excavation stability analysis using geotechnical computer software and provides slope and underground excavation design parameters to the project team,
- Ensures that all project geotechnical databases, models and documents are securely managed.
- Establishes and maintains effective relations with all key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of project objectives.
- Initiates and manages geotechnical investigations and research studies to provide technical solutions for the project.
- Interprets geotechnical data to identify trends and constructs and /or validates, collates, integrates 3D Geotechnical Models.
- Investigates the need to optimize pit slope angle and underground excavation designs and then develops, evaluates and prioritizes geotechnical data acquisition schedule for input into the geotechnical designs.
- Optimises project success through the development, implementation and maintenance of a structured, iterative approach that drives early geotechnical risk identification and analysis affording time to plan and put in place appropriate treatment actions.
- Plans and coordinates the internal and external reviews as well as geotechnical processes to ensure that they meet company standards.
Other Job Responsibilities
- Manages and controls allocated funds and operates within approved parameters to meet the business objectives.
- Prepares and coordinates the section’s budget within approved parameters
- Adheres to all safety health and environmental policies and procedures in areas of responsibility
- Coordinates and monitors the implementation of the safety, health and the environmental programme in line with organisational strategy and objectives.
Education
- Bachelors Degree with Honours in Engineering Geology or Rock Mechanics
Experience
At least 8 Years post qualification experience in mining or engineering geology consultancy environment of 3 years should have been as a Senior Mine Geologist/Geotechnical or equivalent type.
Legal Certification/Professional Registration
- Recognized Professional Membership, e.g. SACNASP, ERBB or equivalent
Technical Competencies
- Enabling Technical Excellence
- Responsible SHEC Practice
- Geotechnical Data Acquisition and Documentation
- Geotechnical Data Interpretation and Dissemination
- Geotechnical Data Management and Validation
- Apply Project Management Principle
- Apply Geotechnical Modeling and Designing Principles
- Regulatory and legislative frameworks
- Technical Writing and Scientific Reporting
- Research and Technical Investigations
Behavioral Competencies
- Achievement Orientation
- Adaptability
- Building Partnerships
- Concern for Safety, Health and the Environment
- Impact and Influence
- Innovation
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Planning, Coordination and Execution
- Service Orientation
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Debswana is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that we only contact shortlisted candidates.
