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Senior Geological Technician |
Lubambe copper mine |
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Posted 2019-05-23 01:28:53
Lubambe Copper Mine is located within the
Greater Konkola Area of the Zambian Copperbelt and consists of a large – scale
mining license covering an area of approximately 240 square kilometres. The
mine is a modern, world class facility with fully mechanized underground
operations.
Lubambe Copper Mines is owned by EMR Capital
of Australia (80%) and ZCCM – Investments Holdings (20%).
The Mine is currently in a ramp up stage and
will ultimately produce 45, 000 tonnes of contained copper and will employ
approximately 1,500 people. The Plant infrastructure consists of a Concentrator
plant, a laboratory and underground infrastructure. The Concentrator
incorporates crushing, milling, flotation and filtration. The design capacity
is 2.5 MTPA of ore at an average mill grade of 2.3% copper, yielding 45,000
tonnes of contained copper in concentrate to be sold to smelter in Zambia.
To support this vision, Lubambe Copper Mine
seeks to employ experienced and qualified individuals in the following
position:
SENIOR GEOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN
(x1)
This position reports
to the Project Geologist
Core purpose of the position
Carry out data collection, processes quality
control drill Core from the drilling in the Extension Areas.
Key Performance Areas /
Indicators (KPA/Is):
- Core Geotechnical Logging.
- Data input into Data base and Data achieving.
- Produce Reports on the logging and pass on information
to other interested parties.
- Supervise Geological Technicians and Geological
Assistants for a smooth flow of operations in the department.
- Carryout geotechnical core logging and manage data
entry into the data base.
- Carryout lab tests on core samples, RQD, Point Load
Tests and triaxle tests.
- Ensuring adherence to SHEQ and rock engineering
standards and comply to procedures and standards as and when required.
- Compile Strata Control Sheets on core in the Extension
Areas and update and file all rock engineering related reports, i.e.
Core orientation and Structural measurements.
Academic Qualifications
and Experience :
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Certificate in Strata Control/ Rock Mechanics/
Geology/Mining or any relevant qualification.
- Diploma in Mining Engineering, Rock Mechanics or
Geology will be an added advantage.
- 1-2 years Strata Control experience in an underground
mining or Exploration Environment
- Hands on experience with Geotechnical core logging
- Hands on experience with MS Office and CAD software
- Excellent analytical skills and strong ability to
quickly pick up problem areas
- Excellent Report writing skills
- Knowledge of applicable to strata control standards and
frameworks.
- Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power
Point/Outlook).
- Understanding of mining operations and mining cycle.
- Communications skills (written, verbal and
presentation).
- Report writing skills.
- Strong Understanding of various support systems used
underground.
- Understanding of rockmass characterization and
classification processes.
- Attention to detail and ability to work with limited
supervision.
Applicants who meet
the above requirements are invited to send their Curriculum Vitae in MS word
format to recruitment@lubambe.com.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday
29th May 2019. Please do not send scanned
copies of your educational qualifications at this stage and clearly indicate
the job applied for in the subject line.