Officer, Strata Control I-3 job at First Quantum Minerals Ltd
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Officer, Strata Control I-3
2025-04-28T04:09:26+00:00
First Quantum Minerals Ltd
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FULL_TIME
 
Solwezi
Solwezi
10101
Zambia
Mining
Energy & Mining
ZMW
 
MONTH
2025-05-10T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
8

Job description:

PURPOSE

Be accountable to providing strata control services and support as well as implement and apply strata control measures within the assigned area of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct slope audits
  • Gathering pit geotechnical data and information
  • Applying rock engineering criteria
  • Installation, maintenance and management of slope stability monitoring devices
  • Observing and determining geology and mining practices / conditions
  • Identifying potential bench failure modes (kinematic analyses in Dips)
  • Overseeing and reviewing the tasks and activities of the Rock Engineering Observers
  • Investigating slope instability issues
  • Capturing and representing data and information in line with organisational and stakeholder requirements
  • Accurate and timeous reporting of data and information
  • Recommending on the safety and productivity of the mining environment
  • Adherence to rock engineering practices and principles
  • Adherence to standardization requirements, policies, procedures and operating standards related to strata control services and support
  • Resolving or escalating operational strata control related queries or breakdowns declared
  • Reviewing and analyzing effectiveness of operational strata control processes
  • Reviewing strata control data and information
  • Participating in the identification of defects and improvement opportunities
  • Improving strata control processes
  • Successful teamwork and collaboration with stakeholders
  • Coaching and on-the-job training to Rock Engineering Observers
  • Adherence to organizational and legislative safety requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
  • Diploma or Degree in Mining Related field
  • Blasting License will be added advantage
  • Manual Drivers’ License valid for minimum of 12 months a must

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role

SKILLS

  • Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office & Pronto)
  • Application of Automated systems and Technologies (Radar and Geodetic monitoring system outputs)
  • Geotechnical data extraction and capturing
  • Geotechnical data representation and presentation
  • Factual reasoning
  • Able to visualize and conceptualize 3D drawings and pit layouts
Conduct slope audits Gathering pit geotechnical data and information Applying rock engineering criteria Installation, maintenance and management of slope stability monitoring devices Observing and determining geology and mining practices / conditions Identifying potential bench failure modes (kinematic analyses in Dips) Overseeing and reviewing the tasks and activities of the Rock Engineering Observers Investigating slope instability issues Capturing and representing data and information in line with organisational and stakeholder requirements Accurate and timeous reporting of data and information Recommending on the safety and productivity of the mining environment Adherence to rock engineering practices and principles Adherence to standardization requirements, policies, procedures and operating standards related to strata control services and support Resolving or escalating operational strata control related queries or breakdowns declared Reviewing and analyzing effectiveness of operational strata control processes Reviewing strata control data and information Participating in the identification of defects and improvement opportunities Improving strata control processes Successful teamwork and collaboration with stakeholders Coaching and on-the-job training to Rock Engineering Observers Adherence to organizational and legislative safety requirements
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office & Pronto) Application of Automated systems and Technologies (Radar and Geodetic monitoring system outputs) Geotechnical data extraction and capturing Geotechnical data representation and presentation Factual reasoning Able to visualize and conceptualize 3D drawings and pit layouts
Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. Diploma or Degree in Mining Related field Blasting License will be added advantage Manual Drivers’ License valid for minimum of 12 months a must EXPERIENCE A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role
associate degree
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Vacancy title:
Officer, Strata Control I-3

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

Jobs at:
First Quantum Minerals Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, May 10 2025

Duty Station:
Solwezi | Solwezi | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job description:

PURPOSE

Be accountable to providing strata control services and support as well as implement and apply strata control measures within the assigned area of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct slope audits
  • Gathering pit geotechnical data and information
  • Applying rock engineering criteria
  • Installation, maintenance and management of slope stability monitoring devices
  • Observing and determining geology and mining practices / conditions
  • Identifying potential bench failure modes (kinematic analyses in Dips)
  • Overseeing and reviewing the tasks and activities of the Rock Engineering Observers
  • Investigating slope instability issues
  • Capturing and representing data and information in line with organisational and stakeholder requirements
  • Accurate and timeous reporting of data and information
  • Recommending on the safety and productivity of the mining environment
  • Adherence to rock engineering practices and principles
  • Adherence to standardization requirements, policies, procedures and operating standards related to strata control services and support
  • Resolving or escalating operational strata control related queries or breakdowns declared
  • Reviewing and analyzing effectiveness of operational strata control processes
  • Reviewing strata control data and information
  • Participating in the identification of defects and improvement opportunities
  • Improving strata control processes
  • Successful teamwork and collaboration with stakeholders
  • Coaching and on-the-job training to Rock Engineering Observers
  • Adherence to organizational and legislative safety requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
  • Diploma or Degree in Mining Related field
  • Blasting License will be added advantage
  • Manual Drivers’ License valid for minimum of 12 months a must

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role

SKILLS

  • Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office & Pronto)
  • Application of Automated systems and Technologies (Radar and Geodetic monitoring system outputs)
  • Geotechnical data extraction and capturing
  • Geotechnical data representation and presentation
  • Factual reasoning
  • Able to visualize and conceptualize 3D drawings and pit layouts

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, May 10 2025
Duty Station: Solwezi | Solwezi | Zambia
Posted: 28-04-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-04-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 28-04-2077
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