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Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
2026-07-20T12:01:35+00:00
First Quantum Minerals Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Mining
Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining
ZMW
MONTH
2026-08-04T17:00:00+00:00
8

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for assessing the stability of slopes, waste dumps, and underground excavations. This role is critical for safe and efficient mining operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct site investigations and geotechnical mapping of rock mass conditions.
  • Install and monitor geotechnical instruments (piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers).
  • Assist in the design of pit slopes and underground support systems.
  • Analyze data to assess ground stability and predict failure mechanisms.
  • Provide technical input for mine planning and risk assessments.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Geology (with geotech focus).
  • Understanding of soil and rock mechanics.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., RocScience, Plaxis) is preferred.
  • Willingness to work in operational field environments.
  • Conduct site investigations and geotechnical mapping of rock mass conditions.
  • Install and monitor geotechnical instruments (piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers).
  • Assist in the design of pit slopes and underground support systems.
  • Analyze data to assess ground stability and predict failure mechanisms.
  • Provide technical input for mine planning and risk assessments.
  • Understanding of soil and rock mechanics.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., RocScience, Plaxis) is preferred.
  • Willingness to work in operational field environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Geology (with geotech focus).
bachelor degree
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
First Quantum Minerals Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 4 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for assessing the stability of slopes, waste dumps, and underground excavations. This role is critical for safe and efficient mining operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct site investigations and geotechnical mapping of rock mass conditions.
  • Install and monitor geotechnical instruments (piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers).
  • Assist in the design of pit slopes and underground support systems.
  • Analyze data to assess ground stability and predict failure mechanisms.
  • Provide technical input for mine planning and risk assessments.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Geology (with geotech focus).
  • Understanding of soil and rock mechanics.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software (e.g., RocScience, Plaxis) is preferred.
  • Willingness to work in operational field environments.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Junior Job/ Fresh Graduate/ Entry Level jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, August 4 2026
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka
Posted: 20-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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