MR Superintendent Rock Engineer - MLS Recruitment - Rustenburg

One of our Mining clients is currently recruiting a MR Superintendent Rock Engineer for the North West Rustenburg area Grade : D-Upper Purpose of the Job : Provides mine designs and mining optimisation service and solutions to rock engineering problems with the purpose of maximising safety, profitability within the designated area of responsibility. Minimum Qualifications and Experience : - BSc Hons / BTech (Geology / Mining Engineering) - Rock Mechanics Certificate - Registered member of SANIRE - 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience Additional qualifications: - Modelling Software. Skills: - Present a comprehensive understanding of mechanised mining - Ability to apply problem solving techniques - Numerical Modelling. Knowledge: - Comprehensive understanding of the Bushveld Complex and associated structural / deformational environment. Job Responsibilities: SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY: - Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc. - Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.) - Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox - Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status. PEOPLE: Manage the Section: - Ensure compliance to all DMRE labour compliance and codes of practice - Manage the Rock Engineering Department and related consulting specialist - Communicate to all customers via direct reports - Assist with the training of underground personnel in Strata Control principles with the emphasis on identification of hazardous geological features - Ensure an enabling climate/culture - Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover o Labour complement in line with budget o Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section - Manage performance against set targets and competencies o Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan - Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly) - Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) - Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels - Conduct recruitment interviews. CUSTOMERS: - Ensure customer satisfaction - Key customers: Mining. BUSINESS PROCESSES: Mine Planning and Design: - Identify, review and make recommendations to management regarding systems, - procedures and techniques to reduce or eliminate potential hazards - Develop and revise strategies for Code Of Practice (COP) annually - Design all protection, control and support pillars on the mine - Design location, size and support of all tunnels and service excavations - Approve plans for mining sequences taking into account: o probability of rock falls in seismic areas o stability of off-reef excavations o support systems (current and anticipated) rock conditions o special areas - Design Inbord or Pillar workings: o Select bord width and design bord support systems o Check application of standard design techniques for support o Approve design of pillar extraction - Provide input into mine planning to ensure desired sequencing is adhered to - Ensure variations from planned layout do not create a hazardous situation - Indicate steps to rectify hazardous situations - Design new or alternative mining configurations and layouts. Fall-Of-Ground: - Reduce or eliminate Rockfall Hazards - Identify, review and make recommendations to management regarding systems, procedures and techniques to reduce or eliminate rockfall hazards - Manage GPR system especially with regard to dome structures - Develop and revise strategies for Mines Code Of Practice (COP) to reduce incidents and effects of Fall Of Ground - Periodic analysis of unit with emphasis on sequencing - Manage and design support recommendations for stopes and excavations - Develop and review mining and support standards and procedures - Participate in geotechnical analysis of borehole cores - Assess and classify “special” areas. Monitoring and Investigations: - Establish and manage monitoring, recording and reporting systems - Monitor pillar performance to ensure that they conform to design requirements production and service workings to detect abnormal conditions and departures from planned layout - Inspect excavations to ensure adherence to design sequence and support recommendations - Monitor performance of support systems - Monitor displacements where probability of instability exists - Initiate and manage research projects and investigations - Investigate unusual ground conditions, report findings and make recommendations - Monitor blasting strategies and operations - Investigate all rock-related incidents or major Fall-Of-Ground occurrences - Compile official accident or Dangerous Occurrence Report to DMR when required. Research and Technology: - Investigate new Rock Mechanics/ Engineering technologies/developments that that may influence the safety or economics of the mine - Investigate possibility of improving existing support systems - Develop and revise strategies for Mines Code Of Practice (COP) taking into account new technological developments - Attend workshops/seminars/conferences/ training courses to keep abreast of new Rock mechanics/Rock Engineering technologies. Quality Control: - Co-ordinate quality control tests to ensure support elements provide the required performance characteristics. Reports: - Compile Rock Engineering/GPR Reports. GROWTH: - Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence - Implement Rock Engineering projects. SHAREHOLDER VALUE: - Manage the section costs. Competencies Required : - Adaptability - Commercial Acumen - Continuous Improvement - Emotional Intelligence - Influencing - Initiative - Safety Leadership - Innovation - Leadership - Planning, Organising & Control - Results Orientation - Problem Solving & Decision Making - Aligning Performance for Success - Communication - Change Leadership - Building Strong Teams - Business Acumen - Technical / Professional Excellence Apply Now

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