Overview

A geotechnical field technician collects and analyzes samples of soil, rock, and other earth materials to determine variations in different landscapes and evidence of pollution or climate change. Geotechnical Engineers consider the soil, rock, and water tables of an area — determining factors such as stability, future erosion, settlement  all in the service of recommending the best and safest ways to construct everything from houses to high-rises to highway interchanges. ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (A subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited)operate the combine Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a work force of over 1400, including contractors.

Role Accountabilities

• Ensure that OE Wiring Elements and methods are fully implemented and adhered to
• Participate, contribute to the identification of safety and operational risk, and resolve escalating issues.
• Responsible for surface water and underground water data collection
• Keep an updated register of all geotechnical data collected and reconcile the status of stored information on weekly basis.
• Implement slope monitoring plans
• Ensure installation and maintenance of slope monitoring instruments
• Implement Groundwater management plans as well as depressurization programs.

Person Specifications

• SSCE / WASSCE certificate in General Science, Technical or equivalent with minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience OR HND (General Engineering with minimum of one (1) year working experience.
• Good numerical skills
• Ability to use computer and other electronic devices
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of ground control and management techniques
• Ability to build effective working relationship
• Ability to present information in tabular and chart formats for easy interpretation
• Ability to analyse and deduce trends from hydrological and hydrogeological data
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Planning and scheduling
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical conduct.
• Medical fitness for the position and environment