Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Gold Fields Ghana is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Technical Services Department, reporting to the Section Geologist – Geotechnical. The role involves daily pit and waste dump inspections, collection and analysis of geotechnical data, and supporting safe and efficient mining operations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical rock‑face mapping using shape Metrix and analyse the collected data.
• Carry out routine pit and waste‑dump inspections to identify geotechnical risks.
• Monitor groundwater conditions using Vibrating Wire Piezometer (VWP).
• Generate and update hazard plans in line with Gold Fields’ risk‑management protocols.
• Reconcile proposed designs with as‑built configurations to ensure compliance with approved slope designs.
• Communicate geotechnical information, including cost‑related data, to sectional supervisors.
• Support slope and waste‑dump monitoring activities using radar‑based systems and berm monitoring systems.

Required profile

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant experience in a mining or geotechnical environment.
• Sound knowledge of slope monitoring systems, particularly radar‑based technologies.
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software such as DIPS, SLIDE2, RS2 and ROCSLOPE2.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Surpac.
• Possession of a MINCOM Competency Certificate.
• Valid Ghanaian driving licence.
• Strong ability to identify, assess and mitigate geotechnical risks and hazards.
• Good planning, organisational and time‑management skills.

Required skills

• shape Metrix rock‑face mapping
• Vibrating Wire Piezometer (VWP) groundwater monitoring
• radar‑based slope monitoring
• berm monitoring systems
• DIPS, SLIDE2, RS2, ROCSLOPE2 software
• Microsoft Office suite
• Surpac
• MINCOM competency
• Ghanaian driver’s licence