Junior Engineering Geologist (24 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Listing reference: b2gld_000141
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 17 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Geology
Location: Otjiwarongo
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: N/A
EE position: No
Introduction
The Junior Engineering Geologist is responsible for Field data collection, monitoring, data analysis and interpretations, and Report writing.
Job description
Geotechnical Operations
- Ensure that mining takes place safely, e.g., scaling of loose rocks is done safely.
- Inspect benches and berms for signs of rock instability.
- Record the orientation of geological discontinuities.
- Carry out walk-over surveys and look for evidence of previous and potential rock falls, open cracks/back breaks, and undercut faces where dangerous “hanging” conditions exist in and around the pit.
- Carry out Field and Photogrammetry Mapping of mined faces in the Pit.
- Assist with the demarcation of areas in different risk categories.
- Update hazard plan maps regularly.
- Take water level readings in water wells.
- Core logging, including detailed geotechnical structure, zone logs, and quick logs.
- Supervision of the drilling crew at the rig to ensure good quality control.
- Capturing all field data into Excel sheets, both the logging and mapping data and exporting to the Torque database.
- Daily inspection and monitoring of the Mobile Pit Slope Monitoring Radar (ArcSAR) and the Fixed Module Pit Slope Monitoring Radar (FM) and troubleshooting errors.
- Installation and Monitoring of Prisms
- Downloading of the Vibrating Wire Transducers (VWT) data, processing and updating and interpretations.
Safety, Health and Environment
- Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain a safe working environment and keep the assigned work area clean and tidy.
- Report all unsafe acts and conditions as well as injuries, accidents, equipment damage and near- miss incidents to the supervisor promptly.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12
- Minimum Technical Diploma in A Geological or Geological Engineering field (NQF Level 6)
- Minimum two year's experience in mine operations
- Valid code B driver’s license
- Women and persons from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply