Engineering Geologist
2025-06-17T15:13:18+00:00
Knight Piesold Southern Africa
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Consulting
Science & Engineering
2025-07-01T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Engineering Geologist or a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at a mining site for a period of two years. The successful candidate will be responsible for geotechnical investigation campaigns to support safe and efficient mining operations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
- Relevant engineering geology experience of at least 10 years.
- Proven experience in site investigations within mining or construction environments.
- Knowledge of drilling techniques, core logging, and geotechnical testing methods.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing site investigations and preliminary assessments.
- Supervise drilling operations and collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples for geotechnical analysis.
- Conduct test pitting and excavation work to assess subsurface conditions.
- Supervise and coordinate field activities, ensuring safety and adherence to project specifications. Able to adjust the scope of work to suit the field conditions in line with the objectives of the work
- Log core samples accurately, documenting geological and geotechnical data.
- Engage with geotechnical laboratory for appropriate testings, defining programme, costing, deliverables and interpretation thereof.
- Prepare factual and details reports and provide recommendations where required.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to promote a safe working environment.
- Collaborate with hydrogeologists, mine engineers, and other stakeholders to inform design and operational decisions.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of all field activities and data collected.
Assist in planning and executing site investigations and preliminary assessments. Supervise drilling operations and collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples for geotechnical analysis. Conduct test pitting and excavation work to assess subsurface conditions. Supervise and coordinate field activities, ensuring safety and adherence to project specifications. Able to adjust the scope of work to suit the field conditions in line with the objectives of the work Log core samples accurately, documenting geological and geotechnical data. Engage with geotechnical laboratory for appropriate testings, defining programme, costing, deliverables and interpretation thereof. Prepare factual and details reports and provide recommendations where required. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to promote a safe working environment. Collaborate with hydrogeologists, mine engineers, and other stakeholders to inform design and operational decisions. Maintain accurate records and documentation of all field activities and data collected.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field. Relevant engineering geology experience of at least 10 years. Proven experience in site investigations within mining or construction environments. Knowledge of drilling techniques, core logging, and geotechnical testing methods. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field. Relevant engineering geology experience of at least 10 years. Proven experience in site investigations within mining or construction environments. Knowledge of drilling techniques, core logging, and geotechnical testing methods. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
No Requirements
JOB-6851860eaa008
Vacancy title:
Engineering Geologist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Knight Piesold Southern Africa
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 1 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Engineering Geologist or a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at a mining site for a period of two years. The successful candidate will be responsible for geotechnical investigation campaigns to support safe and efficient mining operations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
- Relevant engineering geology experience of at least 10 years.
- Proven experience in site investigations within mining or construction environments.
- Knowledge of drilling techniques, core logging, and geotechnical testing methods.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing site investigations and preliminary assessments.
- Supervise drilling operations and collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples for geotechnical analysis.
- Conduct test pitting and excavation work to assess subsurface conditions.
- Supervise and coordinate field activities, ensuring safety and adherence to project specifications. Able to adjust the scope of work to suit the field conditions in line with the objectives of the work
- Log core samples accurately, documenting geological and geotechnical data.
- Engage with geotechnical laboratory for appropriate testings, defining programme, costing, deliverables and interpretation thereof.
- Prepare factual and details reports and provide recommendations where required.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to promote a safe working environment.
- Collaborate with hydrogeologists, mine engineers, and other stakeholders to inform design and operational decisions.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of all field activities and data collected.
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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- Candidates who meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity can send their applications to Lungile Sibisi at recruit@knightpeisold.com.
- We will get in touch with shortlisted candidates due to the expected volume of applications.
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