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Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd. (“AGGL”) is a joint venture between Galiano Gold Inc. and Gold Fields. The primary asset is the Multi-Pit Asanko Gold Mine complex, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Galiano Gold Inc. are the managers and operators of the Asanko Gold Mine.
Job Description
A vacancy exists in our Mining Department for the position of: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
JOB PURPOSE
The Geotechnical Engineer will be required to undertake preliminary geotechnical activities to ensure sustainable mining operations.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures, and ensure to maintain a healthy working environment.
- Keep and update plans, sections of pits slopes and respective hydrogeological regimes within and around the pit and other operational areas.
- Supervise in-pit and ex-pit hydrogeological situations and consequently advice on the location of sumps, ditches and drainage berms.
- Supervise the installation of piezometers in ex-pits boreholes and on tailings embankment.
- Plan and supervise drilling during geotechnical investigation for open pit slope designs.
- Update Geotechnical database.
- Advise pit Supervisors and Mining Engineers on pit wall stability as required for open pit designs.
- Monitor drill and blasting activities that impact on the integrity of final pit walls and advise on weaker grounds where drilling and blasting activities could be optimized.
- Undertake geotechnical and geological mapping using the scan line method.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with mine geology, mine operations, dewatering, and mine engineering groups to achieve operational efficiency.
- Identify training and development needs of immediate team members and organize or recommend appropriate training interventions
Required Skills or Experience
Knowledge
- A degree in Geotechnical Engineering /Civil Engineering/Geophysics from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ post-qualification work experience in a similar position.
- The Minerals Commission’s certificate in geotechnical engineering will be an added advantage.
- Must be conversant with the Minerals and Mining Regulation, 2012 and related laws of Ghana, and able to interpret and apply these laws and regulations.
- A high degree of working exposure to specialized geological software and other software such as Datamine, Surpac, Rocscience, AutoCAD etc.
- Previous work experience using 3D modelling software or similar software packages is required.
- Generation of geological and geotechnical 3D models from data obtained from the field using 3D geotechnical software.
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Skills
- Ability to work under pressure with little supervision.
- Good communication, interpersonal and written skills.
- A strong commitment to working in a safe, socially responsible manner.
- Self-confidence and personal drive-in supervising subordinates.
- Demonstrate strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills.
- Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situation.
- Good team player in task involving cross-functional teams.
- Results oriented drive and solid work ethics, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to train and mentor team members and demonstrate safety leadership.
- Willingness and ability to perform field work in an extreme mining environment.
- Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and the ability to drive in rough terrain.
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