B2Gold is recruiting a Junior Engineering Geologist, in Otjiwarongo, Namibia.
Description
- The Junior Engineering Geologist is responsible for Field data collection, monitoring, data analysis and interpretations, and Report writing
- (24 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Duties
- Geotechnical Operations:
- Ensure that mining takes place safely, e.g., scaling of loose rocks is done safely
- Inspect benches and berms for signs of rock instability
- Record the orientation of geological discontinuities
- Carry out walk-over surveys and look for evidence of previous and potential rock falls, open cracks/back breaks, and undercut faces where dangerous “hanging” conditions exist in and around the pit
- Carry out Field and Photogrammetry Mapping of mined faces in the Pit
- Assist with the demarcation of areas in different risk categories
- Update hazard plan maps regularly
- Take water level readings in water wells
- Core logging, including detailed geotechnical structure, zone logs, and quick logs
- Supervision of the drilling crew at the rig to ensure good quality control
- Capturing all field data into Excel sheets, both the logging and mapping data and exporting to the Torque database
- Daily inspection and monitoring of the Mobile Pit Slope Monitoring Radar (ArcSAR) and the Fixed Module Pit Slope Monitoring Radar (FM) and troubleshooting errors
- Installation and Monitoring of Prisms
- Downloading of the Vibrating Wire Transducers (VWT) data, processing and updating and interpretations
- Safety, Health and Environment:
- Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures
- Maintain a safe working environment and keep the assigned work area clean and tidy
- Report all unsafe acts and conditions as well as injuries, accidents, equipment damage and near- miss incidents to the supervisor promptly
Requisites
- Grade 12
- Minimum Technical Diploma in A Geological or Geological Engineering field (NQF Level 6)
- Minimum two year's experience in mine operations
- Valid code B driver’s license
- Women and persons from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including salary to commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills, plus a comprehensive group benefits package for employee and their dependents
- B2Gold requires employees to be fully vaccinated (and maintain fully vaccinated status), subject to applicable human-rights related exemptions and availability in candidate's home country