Namdeb is recruiting a Coastal Engineer (Internship), to be based in Oranjemund, Namibia.
Description
- Namdeb (Pty) Ltd has an opportunity available for a Coastal Engineer Intern at the company’s Mineral Resources Department
- The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of Coastal Engineering duties within Mineral Resource Department, however, the focus will be on Accretion Modelling, Wave Run-up assessment and Coastal Erosion
- This is an excellent opportunity for disciplined, energetic, self-driven and proactive Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering/Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering graduate to gain practical experience and broaden their knowledge base in a Coastal Engineering in Mining environment
Duties
- Designing and undertaking scientific studies pertinent to environmental requirements of mining and exploration programs and critically evaluating the outcomes from an environmental perspective
- Scientific data acquisition, quality control, data management and basic interpretation
- Enthusiastic about working both at sea and outdoors
- Seagoing experience highly desirable
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to function well in a multi-disciplinary team will be essential
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to operational requirements on short notice
- Ability to interact with contractors and internal stakeholders
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Foster a culture of safe work practices and general safety awareness
- Analytical and report writing skills
- Proven competency track record
- Note that applicants will be required to undergo assessments
Requisites
- Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering/Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid Code 08/ BE driver license
- Must be in possession of a valid Code of Conduct
- Familiarity with basic Python/Matlab and data analysis would be an advantage
- Experience in marine scientific sampling would be and added advantage
- Familiarity with scientific and spatial data handling
- Spatial and analytical software skills (ArcGIS, Acquire) will be beneficial
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted