Project Geotechnical Engineer – Debswana Diamond Company
Job Description
Title: Project Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Gaborone, BW
Description:
Purpose of the Role
To provide an effective geotechnicsl engineering service to meet theobjectives of a project during all study phases.
Behavioral Competencies
- Achievement Orientation
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Planning, Coordination and Execution
- Adaptability
- Impact and Influence
- Innovation
- Concern for Safety, Health and the Environment
- Service Orientation
- Building Partnerships
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Key Job Responsibilities
- Analyses the geotechnical engineering financial needs for the project and develops a budget and ensures sufficient financial resources to meet project business needs
- Manages and controls allocated funds and operates within approved parameters
- Initiates and manages geotechnical investigations and research studies to provide technical solutions for the project
- Coordinates slope stability analysis using limit equilibrium and numerical modeling techniques and provides slope design parameters to the project team
- Investigates the need to optimize pit slope angle designs and then develops, evaluates and prioritizes geotechnical data acquisition schedule for input into the slope angle designs
- Plans and coordinates the internal and external reviews as well as geotechnical processes to ensure that they meet company standards
- Coordinates and manages the implementation of and compliance to legal and corporate governance principles/requirements (Anglo Project Way – APW)
- Ensures that all project geotechnical databases, models and documents are securely managed
- Optimizes project success through the development, implementation and maintenance of a structured, iterative approach that drives early geotechnical risk identification and analysis affording sufficient time to plan
- Establishes and maintains effective relations with all key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of project objectives
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Geo-Sciences or relevant discipline or equivalent
Experience
5 years relevent post graduate experience in Goetechnical Engineering or similar environment.
Other Job Responsibilities
- Adheres to all safety health and environmental policies and procedures in areas of responsibility
Technical Competencies
- Geotechnical and Rock Engineering
- Mining Operations
- Equipment Management
- Process Optimisation
- Mining Technical / Mine Planning
- Mine Surveying
- Sustainable Development, Environment & Community
- Managing Safety & Health Risks
- Occupational Health and Hygiene
Legal Certification/Professional Registration
Closing date: 22 November 2022
Fixed Term Contract
3 years
