First Quantum Minerals
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
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
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 visualise and conceptualise 3D drawings and pit layouts