Mineral Resources Practitioner - Steelpoort Verfied

Salary Negotiable Steelpoort, Mpumalanga Steelpoort, Mpumalanga more than 14 days ago 08-02-2019 7:34:06 AM
01-03-2019 6:04:59 PM
Our client, a leading Chrome Mining Group is looking for an experienced and qualified Mineral Resources Practitioner - Strata Control person at the facility in Steelpoort.

Description
The incumbent will be responsible to identify and locate geological features and make support recommendations, to investigate Fall of Ground occurrences and adverse rock conditions in a safe manner and make support recommendations, to utilise his/her skills and knowledge and apply it within provided Strata Control systems, processes, policies, procedures and resources to meet the short-term demands in a defined area as determined by the HOD, take cognisance of Mine Health, Safety and Environmental standards and procedures, recognising applicable legislation and best practice principles. The ultimate goal and aim is to perform the daily activities in his/her defined area, in a responsible manner, with quality and quantity of work as priority. Assess operations and procedures carried out by production personnel underground i.e. cutting of pillars, barring and making safe, introduction of new support unit, etc.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS
Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Geological Features:
Identify geological features by means of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Locate unstable geological features
Determine size, type and location of support
Conduct rock related monthly risk assessments

Rock Mechanics Report:
Issue Rock Mechanics support recommendations:
Indicate type and standard of temporary and permanent support
Selection of support type based on rock mass assessment in the excavations

Support Audit:
Conduct the Support Audit
Identify non-conforming supports and make recommendations for corrective action

Fall-Of-Ground:
Investigate Fall Of Ground (FOG) occurrences and make recommendations for corrective action

RQD Analysis:
Conduct Rock Quality Designation (RQD) analysis of borehole cores

Point Load Test and UCS:
Determine Point Load and calculate Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS)

Training:
Conduct on the job training on geological hazards in the workplace Regularly

Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
Practical Strata Control Certificate (COM)
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Mining