Rock Engineering Officer (C5) at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Rock Engineer or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate with Mathematics & Science.
• Certificate in Strata Control.
• Accreditation and Registration: SANIRE (SA National Institution of Rock Engineers).
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Accreditation and Registration: ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa).
• Advantageous: Membership: SAIMM (SA Institute of Mining & Metallurgy).
• Advantageous: Membership: GSSA (Geological Society of South Africa).

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 5 years practical underground experience of which 1 year in Rock Mechanics in a hard rock/metalliferous mine.
• Advantageous: 1 year Supervisory experience.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Design, approve and revise suitable mining layouts and support according to rock engineering principles and prevailing conditions.
• Participate in designing mine layouts and mining sequence/ ratio. Data gathering and analysis (core logging, underground mapping, and material properties). Revise/compile relevant MOP’s / SOP’s. Ensure accuracy of design techniques. Advise on pillar design and extraction sequence. Design, approve and revise suitable mining layouts and support according to rock engineering principles. Conduct routine quality control testing of support systems.
• Continuous investigation of underground conditions toward recommending remedial action / projects to address potential risk. Continuously investigate the possible improvement of support systems. Drive improvement projects, investigate and conduct feasibility studies to keep abreast with developments within the specialist field.
• Manage and coordinate rock-related accident / incident investigations to ensure detailed, timeous completion thereof. Compile investigation reports and submit / present to relevant stakeholders along with detailed findings and recommendations.
• Perform Issue Based Risk Assessment as and when required. Hazard identification.
• Daily: Routine assessment of ground condition. Communication with Production line managers and specialists, e.g., geologists, surveyors, ventilation, safety officers, etc. Informing subordinates. Weekly: Compilation of Weekly Rock Engineering Report. Monthly: Compilation of Monthly Rock Engineering Report. Monthly preplanning, weekly special area meetings.