Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual for the position of Projects Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mineral Resources Management team. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the junior Geotechnical Engineers in delivering a full spectrum of geotechnical work spanning field data collection and technical analysis. This includes geotechnical drilling supervision, core and soil logging, televiewer survey management, rock mass characterization, structural data interpretation, geotechnical block modelling, and slope stability assessment.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise geotechnical investigation drilling programs, ensuring high-quality core recovery with accurate and consistent orientation markings that meet project standards.
• Ensure drilling sites are prepared in advance of drilling and all requirements for each drill site are in place
• Carry out lithological and structural logging of geological and geotechnical exploration holes on the drilling site or in the core shed.
• Ensure the core is properly secured and transported to the core shed for storage or further processing
• Carry out point load testing on core pieces, ensuring test procedures and data recording meet required standards.
• Ensure the core samples for rock strength testing are selected and well preserved in readiness for shipping to the Labs for testing.
• Accurately and timeously enter all geotechnical logging data into the project geotechnical database, ensuring completeness, consistency, and compliance with data entry protocols
• Conduct regular data validation and quality checks to identify and resolve errors or inconsistencies in logged and entered data
• Maintain organised and up-to-date records of all field data, test results, sample registers, and drilling reports
• Continually improve their geotechnical skills by way of working through the geotechnical skills matrix and seeking guidance and mentorship from the Geotechnical Coordinator.
• Carry out rock mass characterisation from logging data, including calculation and interpretation of geotechnical indices such as RQD, RMR, Q-system, and GSI
• Perform structural data interpretation and analysis using Dips software, including stereonet analysis, kinematic failure assessments, and identification of critical structural domains
• Develop and update geotechnical block models integrating logging data, laboratory test results, and structural interpretations to support mine design and planning
• Contribute to slope stability assessments and building stability models, providing well-reasoned geotechnical recommendations based on field and analytical data
• Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the preparation of geotechnical reports, data summaries, and technical memoranda for various stages of project development
• Provide mentorship to the junior geotechnical engineers

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Mining Engineering or Geology
• Good computer skills with ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentations and spreadsheet applications
• Strong communication, leadership, and safety management skills.
• Must be a member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)

Experience needed

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the Mining industry
• Proven experience with geology or geotechnical logging

• Supervise geotechnical investigation drilling programs, ensuring high-quality core recovery with accurate and consistent orientation markings that meet project standards.
• Ensure drilling sites are prepared in advance of drilling and all requirements for each drill site are in place
• Carry out lithological and structural logging of geological and geotechnical exploration holes on the drilling site or in the core shed.
• Ensure the core is properly secured and transported to the core shed for storage or further processing
• Carry out point load testing on core pieces, ensuring test procedures and data recording meet required standards.
• Ensure the core samples for rock strength testing are selected and well preserved in readiness for shipping to the Labs for testing.
• Accurately and timeously enter all geotechnical logging data into the project geotechnical database, ensuring completeness, consistency, and compliance with data entry protocols
• Conduct regular data validation and quality checks to identify and resolve errors or inconsistencies in logged and entered data
• Maintain organised and up-to-date records of all field data, test results, sample registers, and drilling reports
• Continually improve their geotechnical skills by way of working through the geotechnical skills matrix and seeking guidance and mentorship from the Geotechnical Coordinator.
• Carry out rock mass characterisation from logging data, including calculation and interpretation of geotechnical indices such as RQD, RMR, Q-system, and GSI
• Perform structural data interpretation and analysis using Dips software, including stereonet analysis, kinematic failure assessments, and identification of critical structural domains
• Develop and update geotechnical block models integrating logging data, laboratory test results, and structural interpretations to support mine design and planning
• Contribute to slope stability assessments and building stability models, providing well-reasoned geotechnical recommendations based on field and analytical data
• Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the preparation of geotechnical reports, data summaries, and technical memoranda for various stages of project development
• Provide mentorship to the junior geotechnical engineers

• Good computer skills with ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentations and spreadsheet applications
• Strong communication, leadership, and safety management skills.

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Mining Engineering or Geology
• Proven experience with geology or geotechnical logging
• Must be a member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)