Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Open Pit Operations at Asanko Gold Ghana Limited

• Provide site wide surface geotechnical support of multiple active open pits.
•  Coordinate the recording of pit slope movements with prisms/radars and import and digest all raw data into the slope monitoring database and provide daily summary reports which can be used to monitor pit slope movement.
•  Perform and supervise scan line or cell mapping, as appropriate, required in the bench design and in the determination of the rock mass strength.
•  Modelling of major structures using 2D and 3D software and analyse the effect on slope stability.
•  Design high wall perimeter blast hole patterns to ensure minimal blast damage to the high wall, using ground vibration monitors.
•  Ensure adequate geotechnical instrumentation is deployed, read, maintained, and data reported.
•  Develop and maintain strong working relationships with mine geology, mine operations, dewatering, and mine engineering groups.
•  Supervision of the geotechnical and hydrology team.
•  Performing, training and oversight of highwall data collection.
•  Undertake field inspections of active mine and process areas.
•  Review mine designs and plans; create and support mitigation plans.
•  Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by Management.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum Higher National Diploma with relevant specialization in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
•  Minimum of 4 years’ working experience as on-site Geotechnical Engineer in similar position in the mining or related industry.
•  Hydrology experience in relevant field would be an added advantage.
•  High degree of exposure to specialized geological software and other software such as Datamine, Surpac, Rocscience etc.
•  Strong commitment to timelines, accuracy and professionalism.
•  Effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands.
•  Adapt to continually changing priorities aggressive schedules and to appropriately prioritize responsibilities.
•  Proven Reporting and Communication skills.
•  Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.
•  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
•  Problem solving and decision making skills.
•  Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, database management.
•  Good team player in task involving cross-functional teams.
•  Results oriented drive and solid work ethics, with exceptional attention to detail.
•  Ability to train and mentor team members and demonstrate safety leadership
•  Willingness and ability to perform field work in an extreme mining environment.
•  Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required.
•  Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential.
•  Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods and procedures to work situation.
•  Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, database management.
•  Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and have the ability to drive in rough terrain;
• Results and action oriented.