Geology Technician – Unki Mine – Anglo American 664 views

Job Summary

As a Geology Technician you will be responsible for reef identification, ore control, underground mapping, rock mass data collection and rock mass monitoring services in underground operations and your role will include:

Duties And Responsibilities

Ensuring reef and correct position of mining cut at the start of the mining cycle
Monitoring and capturing stope widths measurements in MRM Systems
Coordinating and controlling all stay on reef sampling for accurate reef identification
Tracking ore movement from sections and eliminate ore dilution
Performing daily Panel Risk Assessments in active mining panels and ensure adherence to ventilation, rock engineering, and relevant mining standards.
Maintaining that sections are updated in terms of geological and geotechnical mapping.
Capturing and updating plans in MicroStation / Broad-stroke
Ensuring support and pillars cutting compliance
Performing hanging wall borehole camera inspections for structure.
Conducting regular rock mass classification and joint data collection and updating the databases

Qualifications And Experience

Diploma in Geology or Higher National Diploma in Geology.
Computer literacy
Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Geological Technician
Experience in platinum mining
Knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environment systems
Knowledge of blasting practices, strata control certificate or experience in strata control/rock mechanics will be an added advantage
Medical certificate of fitness