We are seeking to recruit a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer for our Mine Technical Services Department. Reporting to the Geotechnical Engineer, the successful applicant will be involved in the implementation of the geotechnical monitoring and collate geotechnical data that is of quality and is sufficient to provide confidence in the understanding of ground behaviour across the mine site.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Implement the Harmony SE, Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP)
• Carry out pit & dump Inspections on a daily basis. All observations/data to be captured in the database.

• Infrastructure/Camp/Access Road inspections have to be carried out on regular basis. All observations/data to be captured in the database
• Generate reports on all geotechnical inspections and distribute to appropriate stakeholders.
• Report all fall of ground and implement necessary controls with Mine operations. This must be communicated to Geotechnical Engineer and all stakeholders.
• Timely reporting of Wall Instability TARP with clear communication to stakeholders
• Weekly update of geotechnical hazard maps and communicate to stakeholders. Provide timely advice on geotechnical risks to short-term plans (STP) in the mine schedule.
• Implementation of geotechnical monitoring plan/programmes, data collection, processing and database update.
• Analysis of geotechnical monitoring data on daily bases and reporting ground movement to the geotechnical engineer.
• Compile slope-monitoring report and communicate to appropriate stakeholders. Daily/Weekly/Monthly – includes prism, radar, vibrating wire piezometers (VWP), surface extensometer, rainfall and seismic performances.
• Complete and implement slope depressurization programme for horizontal drilling plan/design, supervision and scheduling. These includes, collar design, wall sign off for safe drilling and pad preparation, supervision of plumbing wet horizontal holes and drainage plans as well as flow rate readings.
• Ensure daily rig inspections are carried out and drilled meters are tracked and recorded daily.
• Timely implementation of pit wall mapping and with eyes for details.
• Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer in diamond drilling and field data collection
• Attend to night call-out events/times from mine Dispatch.

Qualification, Skills and Experience required;

• Bachelor of Engineering Geology, Earth Science or Engineering in mining
• Graduated from the university within the last 2 years
• Demonstrable commitment to safety
• Must be efficient and self-starter, a keen interest in learning, willingness to propose new ideas for business improvement
• Must be field orientated with an aptitude for details
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have Class 3 or 6 PNG Driving License

The above role is Hidden Valley Mine Site Based on a FIFO 14/7 roster

Please Note

• All applicants must be a Papua New Guinean citizen in order to be considered for this role.
• We thank all applicants for your interest in Harmony. While we consider all suitable applicants, candidates who progress through the selection process will be contacted directly.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#27677" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.