• To provide daily underground support for the Geotechnical department and Mine Operations by conducting underground inspections, data collection with a focus on ground support Quality Assurance / Quality Control and void monitoring.

As Part Of Our Team You Will:

Geotechnical Engineering 

• Conduct daily underground inspections and report all findings to the Geotechnical Team.
• Keep and maintain all Geotechnical instruments in a healthy state.
• Assist in the installation of Geotechnical instruments and data communication systems.
• Conduct Ground Support Quality Assurance / Quality Control, collecting samples, dispatching samples, data entry of results, and reporting on ground support Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
• Assist the backfill team in carrying out daily underground fill pass inspections.
• Guide the underground operations to adhere to the backfill letter priorities.
• Drive and implement assigned geotechnical projects.
• Ensure all monitoring systems (IMS Seismic stations and HMA) are always operational and data communications and storage systems are fully functional.

Documentation Preparation

• Prepare weekly / monthly geotechnical reports on ground support Quality Assurance / Quality Control checks and other underground inspections.
• Report on daily Planned Task Observations (PTO) conducted.
• Prepare report on seismic damage/hazards.
• Prepare and implement standards and procedures regarding instrumentation installation and maintenance.

Safety, Health and Environment

• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
• Actively participate in all Newmont safety and environmental systems and initiatives.
• Demonstrate personal commitment regarding safety and environmental practices.
• Identify potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken.
• Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.
• Raise, discuss and make resolution of safety issues at regular meetings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering.

Additional Knowledge:

• Preferred knowledge of Mine design software, Dips, Unwedge, Deswik CAD.

Experience:

• 2 years working in an underground mining environment.
• Preferred a minimum of 1 year experience in underground mining operational time such as blasting, drilling, haulage and service crew works.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Advanced planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Safety Conscious.
• Takes initiative.
• Results driven.
• Proactive.
• Attention to Detail.
• Accuracy.