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Chief Rock Engineer

Our client, an International Mining House, has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Rock Engineer to join their dynamic organization.

Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for the planning of mine layouts and stopping sequences, control of the incidence of rock bursts, design and implementation of all support standards. Ensure long-term stability over stoping of haulages, crosscuts, and inclined shafts, shaft pillar design and extraction plans, support for main excavations, pump chambers, water dams, settlers, hoist chambers. Organization of introductory rock mechanics courses for mine production officials; identify Rock Engineering and Strata Control best practices. Discover and implement support and design projects to improve return on investment, Risk, Health and Environmental procedures, codes of practice. Desired Experience & Qualification Chamber of Mines Rock Engineering Certificate. 5 Years operational experience at Senior Rock Engineer/Strata Contro...