WCM - MR Specialist Geology (North West) at Samancor Chrome

Description

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE:

• Manage employees within the Geology department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Liaise with internal and external customers.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Geology:

• Lay out borehole sites, roadways, filed mapping and update geological plans
• Perform geotechnical mapping and sampling in a range of geotechnical areas to provide surface exploration data.

Surface Exploration:

• Oversee surface exploration drilling activities
• Perform core logging and sampling of boreholes, capturing and interpreting of data
• Prepare samples for analysis.

Geological Data:

• Conduct a risk assessment using geotechnical data and a local geotechnical plan
• Supervise the rehabilitation of a geological exploration site
• Perform geotechnical mapping and sampling in a localised known environment to provide data for surface exploration
• Perform geotechnical core logging and sampling in a localised known environment to provide data for surface exploration
• Analyse and interpret data to achieve mine design from a geotechnical rock mass monitoring programme
• Measure, plot and interpret area measurements within an underground workplace
• Identify and evaluate signs of deteriorating ground conditions during the mining process
• Acquire, capture and validate geological data for:
• Exploration
• Mining (development, stope, mine maps and sections)
• Interpret and present geological data to stakeholders
• Record and plot Geological Data onto exploration plans.

Geological Database:

• Administer the geological database
• Initiate new development requirements (GBIS)
• Review and update current geological data.

Geological Modelling:

• Develop geological models
• Assist in mineral resource/ore reserve estimates.

Geological Reports:

• Compile Geological Reports
• Create ad hoc geological database reports.

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc Hons Degree or BTech (Geology)
• 4 Years’ relevant experience
• Medical fitness as per organisational requirements.

Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level
• Operating computer systems
• Operating Geological computer systems (GBIS, MINEX, etc.)
• Understand and apply problem-solving techniques
• Read surface mining plans
• Apply a range of project management tools and techniques.
• Maintain health, safety and security within the internal environment
• Locate a surface geographical position by employing map-reading techniques
• Lay out an elementary grid on surface to conduct surface geological activities.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate basic understanding of ISO 9001 / ISO 14000 / ISO 18000
• Demonstrate understanding of Mining Geology / legislation and compliance in the Mining and Minerals Sector / water reticulation systems / rehabilitation using topsoil process / characteristics of different depth environments / concept of time in geology / location and type of Samancor Cr Mineral Resources / status of Samancor Cr resources
• Demonstrate elementary knowledge and understanding of the interaction between rock strength, stress, and fracturing
• Understand the kinds of minerals and related products mined and beneficiated in South Africa
• Recognise, record and report hazards associated with geological discontinuities.