Job Vacancy For Senior Geotechnical Engineer At AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited



Major Responsibilities:
To assist Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent with the investigations into producing and planned mining blocks, capital projects etc.

Details of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will assist the Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent to:

1. Carry out geotechnical investigations of various activities
2. Collect relevant geotechnical data including Rock Mass Quality data for various Mining Blocks
3. Carry out ground mine and support designs for all Mining Blocks
4. Assist in collecting data for appropriate mining method selection and stope size designs, support for minimising dilution/premature failures. This will be based on the Stability Number and Hydraulic Radius calculations for the area
5. Collect information on backfill for various stopes. Carry out quality control, where necessary
6. Monitor ground conditions and support performance and issue reports
7. Carry out kinematic analyses of rock blocks and wedges in and around underground excavations using available geotechnical software
8. Install geotechnical instruments to monitor ground movements in and around underground excavations

Qualification Required & Experience
. BSc - Mining/Civil Engineering
. At least Two (2) Years working experience in a similar capacity

How To Apply For The Job
Interested and eligible persons are to forward their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae to the following address:

The Ag. Human Resources Manager - Mining/Mine Technical Services
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
P. O. Box 10
Obuasi

OR

Manager: Human Resources
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
P. O. Box 2665
Accra

Applicants may also send applications to:-

WADApplications@anglogoldashanti.com.gh

Closing Date: 9th July, 2012