GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER – OTESA Civil Engineering (PTY) Ltd

Vacancy

General description:

The geotechnical engineer wilt assess sori and rock‘s physical, mechanical and chemictri properties to design foundations, retaining structures and earthworks. Your assessment win enable you to determine the feasibility of a construction or engineering plan.

Key performance areas:

• Obtain soil and rock samples to determine compressibility, efficiency, strength and ether specific factors that affect the structure’s behaviour
• Perform and review face mapping erf rock slopes and cuts and stabilisation measures
• Plan field investigations by drilling and analysing samples erf bedrock or deposits
• Lock at the risk of geological hazards and make sire any factors affecting engneerlng works are Identified and managed
• Use specialist computer software to create analytical 2D and 3D models
• Manage staff. Including other engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and contractors
• Undertake data collection, analysis, evaluation and reporting
• Determine the sate load tor son
• Analyse and map technical resites from seismic surveys and investigate subsurface ccndifons and materials to determine preperties and risks.

Minimum requirements:

• Three to five years erf experience in jet groulng and rock face treatment projects.
• Bachelor of Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or any oteer related qualifications
• Proficiency In using geotechnical analysis and design software.
• Must be willing to work anywhere in Namibia and must be able to operate independently.
• A valid driver’s license.