Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer page is loaded## Geotechnical Engineerlocations : Cape Town, South Africatime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition id : JR About the Company

• Job Purpose
• To supplement the skillset and offering of the existing SLR Africa Mine Waste and Geotechnical Engineering teams based in Fourways
• Minimum requirements
• A civil engineer with at least 1-4 years of experience with tailings and water dam design and associated lining systems.
• At least with some knowledge of general engineering design project management, construction contract administration and construction site supervision.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Geo-Slope / Slide
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to travel.
• Professionally registered with ECSA (PrEng) would be an advantage.
• Responsibilities
• Design of tailings and water dams, and related infrastructure.
• Project engineering management.
• Tender and contract documentation and administration.
• Construction monitoring and management.
• Site visits and audits.
• General assistance with broader civil engineering activities (hydrology, water balances, structural)
• Project engineering management and administration.
• Scoping and management of geotechnical site investigations, mostly for mine waste facilities.
• Assessment of field investigation (e.g., piezocone / CPTu) and laboratory testing data (e.g., triaxial tests).
• Basic stability and seepage analyses.
• Skills / Attributes
• Sound writing and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Project management skills
• Willingness to further expand technical knowledge in a continual learning environment.
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Must be enthusiastic and committed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

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