First Quantum Mineral
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:
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Overall, Job Purpose
Responsible and accountable for providing strata control services and support to the Mining Operations Department to ensure safety and optimal ore extraction. They implement and apply strata control measures within the assigned area of the business.
Specific Job Responsibility
Daily pit inspections, data collection, geotechnical core logging and sampling for lab testing
Conduct slope performance and blasting QAQC audits
Gathering pit geotechnical data and information through mapping and logging
Installation, maintenance, trouble shooting and management of slope stability monitoring devices as well as
Identifying geological anomalies and impact to mining practices/conditions
Identifying potential failure modes through observations and modelling software
Overseeing and reviewing tasks and activities of the Geotechnical technicians
Investigating slope instability issues
Investigations of fall of ground incidents and compilation of fall of ground report to management
Capturing and representing data and information in line with organisational and stakeholder requirements
Accurate and timeous reporting of data and information
Recommendations on the safety and productivity of the mining environment
Adherence to Geotechnical 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
Adherence to organisational and legislative safety requirements
Job Specific Competencies
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office & Pronto)
Application of Automated systems and Technologies (Numerical Modelling Packages, RADAR software, applications and troubleshooting, Maptek
Data extraction and capturing
Data gathering and integration
Data interpretation
Data representation and presentation
Factual reasoning
Able to visualise and conceptualise 3D drawings and pit layouts
Decision making
Report writing skills
Planning and organising
Time management
Prioritising
Multi-tasking
Analytical thinking
Conceptual thinking
Cross-discipline integration
Problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Speed, accuracy and precision
Key Job Attributes
Emotional intelligence
Good interpersonal ability
Good communication (verbal and written)
Coaching ability
Stakeholder orientation
Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Self-starter
Procedural
Pragmatic
Good judgment
Professionalism
Enthusiastic
Assertive and confident
Motivated and passionate
Reliable
Goal oriented
Disciplined
Experience required
At least 2 years’ experience in a hard rock open pit mining environment.
Practical knowledge within the mining industry
Qualifications
Grade 12 certificate with Maths and Science
Blasting Licence may be advantageous
SADC Driver’s License
Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering
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