Lumwana Mining Company Jobs 2026: Projects Geotechnical Engineer

 

PROJECTS GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

LUMWANA MINING COMPANY

Solwezi, North Western Province, Zambia

Full-Time | Mineral Resources Management

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual for the position of Projects Geotechnical Engineer to join its Mineral Resources Management team.

The successful candidate will be expected to champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity.
• Exhibiting a results-driven approach.
• Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose.
• Dedicating themselves to building a sustainable legacy.
• Taking responsibility and being accountable.
• Committing to Zero Harm.
• Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the Projects Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for leading junior Geotechnical Engineers in delivering a full spectrum of geotechnical work spanning field data collection and technical analysis.

The role includes geotechnical drilling supervision, core and soil logging, televiewer survey management, rock mass characterization, structural data interpretation, geotechnical block modelling and slope stability assessment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise geotechnical investigation drilling programs, ensuring high-quality core recovery with accurate and consistent orientation markings that meet project standards.
• Ensure drilling sites are prepared in advance of drilling and all requirements for each drill site are in place.
• Carry out lithological and structural logging of geological and geotechnical exploration holes on the drilling site or in the core shed.
• Ensure the core is properly secured and transported to the core shed for storage or further processing.
• Carry out point load testing on core pieces, ensuring test procedures and data recording meet required standards.
• Ensure core samples for rock strength testing are selected and well preserved in readiness for shipping to laboratories for testing.
• Accurately and timeously enter all geotechnical logging data into the project geotechnical database, ensuring completeness, consistency and compliance with data entry protocols.
• Conduct regular data validation and quality checks to identify and resolve errors or inconsistencies in logged and entered data.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date records of all field data, test results, sample registers and drilling reports.
• Continually improve geotechnical skills by working through the geotechnical skills matrix and seeking guidance and mentorship from the Geotechnical Coordinator.
• Carry out rock mass characterisation from logging data, including calculation and interpretation of geotechnical indices such as RQD, RMR, Q-system and GSI.
• Perform structural data interpretation and analysis using Dips software, including stereonet analysis, kinematic failure assessments and identification of critical structural domains.
• Develop and update geotechnical block models integrating logging data, laboratory test results and structural interpretations to support mine design and planning.
• Contribute to slope stability assessments and build stability models, providing well-reasoned geotechnical recommendations based on field and analytical data.
• Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer in preparing geotechnical reports, data summaries and technical memoranda for various stages of project development.
• Provide mentorship to junior Geotechnical Engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Degree in Mining Engineering or Geology.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in the mining industry.
• Proven experience with geology or geotechnical logging.
• Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentations and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong communication, leadership and safety management skills.
• Must be a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their applications through the official Barrick Job Portal.

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JOB INFORMATION

Job Identification: 241660

Job Category: Geology

Job Schedule: Full time

Location: Lumwana Mining Company Limited, Solwezi, North Western Province, 10101, Zambia

Application Deadline: 15 August 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 AUGUST 2026

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