Geotechnical Specialist -Las Vegas, NV

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com     

Requirement: Must have valid U.S. work authorization to be considered

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:

To conduct portions of Geotechnical Engineering work for a larger project under the guidance of a principal geotechnical engineer.

Geotechnical Specialist for this role is limited to all mining related Hydrology, Rock mechanics, Soil mechanics and Engineering Geology matters, excluding tailings.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Establish and maintain processes to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and external service providers undertaking work within area of accountability, by identifying and interpreting safety risks and pro-actively resolving emerging issues.
• Lead an effective geotechnical team in doing the data collection and management for the project.
• Build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship.
• Develop and manage laboratory/field testing and data collection programs.
• Provide assurance on the data validation work.
• Deliver technical content on ground characterization data for geotechnical studies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of project activities and improvements.
• Develop reports to show work requirements and progress.
• Conduct specific technical investigations as part of a larger geotechnical investigation.
• Analyze test work results and pass analysis to the designing geotechnical engineer.
• Visit test work facilities and engineering design companies as a company representative to monitor progress, ensure AGA standards are being applied.
• Ensure QA/QC standards are applied during test work.
• Provide “direct output support” to Principal Geotechnical Engineer leading the design work where there is no Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer.
• Perform admin duties for payment of service providers.

 Technical Competencies:

• Software skills including Roc science programs, Unwedge, Mine Planning Software (Vulcan/Deswik) Understanding of mine planning process.
• Ability to analyze and interpret geotechnical and monitoring data.
• Good written and verbal communication.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or similar

REQUIRED GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Typically, minimum of 3 years’ experience and demonstrated technical capability and knowledge of open pit and/or underground mining geotechnical design and implementation.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5pm. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. As per operational requirements.

COMPENSATION:

Base Salary Range $76,113.68 - $108,733.83

BENEFITS: Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Insurance, Flexible Spending401(k) and 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Holidays.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06     

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.