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 Maintaining and developing strategic geotechnical functions at both Underground & Open Pit Operations to maximize operational efficiencies and profitability,  Provide geotechnical advice regarding mine design, schedule, and ground/ wall support for both Underground & Open Pit mining operations,  Evaluate and propose optimum geotechnical engineering solutions in achieving the planned objectives and conduct analysis of stope and pillar designs, mining sequencing, and ground support designs;  Ensure underground/pit wall stability and quality control of support measures through the supervision of ground control, quality and testing programs  Refine stope designs and extraction sequences to optimize mine longevity and ore recovery and Execute intermediate and long-term strategies that support growth of geotechnical function Work on the pre-feasibility study for the new projects and the ground control management plan;  Develop systems & measures that appropriately assess geotechnical performance and review progress to ensure achievement of targets.  Coordinate the collection of data, its analysis and evaluation of reports in order to ensure sound geotechnical designs and Conduct advanced evaluation and trend assessments and reports the results at daily/weekly production meetings.  Work closely with the mine planning engineers and geologists as well as with Operations to ensure robust and safe designs.

 Advise in pillar design, mining sequence and review of ground supports design when required.  Analysis of paste fill quality, stope design (shape approval) and potential over breaks, establish the dilution matrix for Kibali based on geotechnical parameters and ground conditions to categorize mining into different zones; supervise geotechnical engineers in their day to day tasks.  Conducting short term and medium-term geotechnical stability analysis for sublevel long holes’ open & review the stope stability reports conducted by Geotechnical engineers, weekly & monthly reports before being issued to management.  Undertake regular inspection of underground headings to ensure that the production team are installing ground & reinforcement supports according to standard.  Conduct ground monitoring / control and support audits (QA/QC) in underground development and mine infrastructure, documenting & reporting any substandard areas and issuing of appropriate rehabilitation plans where required,  Work on the pre-feasibility study for the new projects and the ground control management plan;  Installation of the Multi position borehole extensometers MPBX and smart cables, analysis & interpretation of the resultant data;  Design & Analyze the crown pillar and interaction between the stopes planned to be mined under the Crown pillar & recommendations;  Review of the 3month plan, priorities, risk ratings and mining interactions.  Mentoring of both geotechnical engineers and core loggers at Kibali (DRC) & North Mara(Tanzania) underground operations on geotechnical, structural and geological window & damage mappings, Core loggings and interpretations to predict the ground condition, further structural analysis of wedge stability for openings, geotechnical analysis for raise bores (vent raise, ore passes, escape ways, finger raises).