Vacancy title:
Officer, Strata Control
Jobs at:
First QuantumDeadline of this Job:
Monday, February 24 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
PURPOSE
Be accountable to providing strata control services and support as well as implement and apply strata control measures within the assigned area of the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct slope audits
Gathering pit geotechnical data and information
Applying rock engineering criteria
Installation, maintenance and management of slope stability monitoring devices
Observing and determining geology and mining practices / conditions
Identifying potential bench failure modes (kinematic analyses in Dips)
Overseeing and reviewing the tasks and activities of the Rock Engineering Observers
Investigating slope instability issues
Capturing and representing data and information in line with organisational and stakeholder requirements
Accurate and timeous reporting of data and information
Recommending on the safety and productivity of the mining environment
Adherence to rock engineering practices and principles
Adherence to standardisation requirements, policies, procedures and operating standards related to strata control services and support
Resolving or escalating operational strata control related queries or breakdowns declared
Reviewing and analysing effectiveness of operational strata control processes
Reviewing strata control data and information
Participating in the identification of defects and improvement opportunities
Improving strata control processes
Successful teamwork and collaboration with stakeholders
Coaching and on-the-job training to Rock Engineering Observers
Adherence to organisational and legislative safety requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
Diploma or Degree in Mining Related field
Blasting License will be added advantage
Manual Drivers’ License valid for minimum of 12 months a must
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role
SKILLS
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office & Pronto)
Application of Automated systems and Technologies (Radar and Geodetic monitoring system outputs)
Geotechnical data extraction and capturing
Geotechnical data representation and presentation
Factual reasoning
Able to visualize and conceptualize 3D drawings and pit layouts
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
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