Geotechnical Engineer at PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC)

LOWONGAN TAMBANG TERBARU 2008 - KALIMANTAN TIMUR
KALTIM PRIMA COAL, PT

PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) operates a coal mine in Sangatta East Kalimantan and is one of the largest export coal mines in the world. Coal Production in 2007 was 36 million tones and there are plans for further expansion in 2008 and beyond.

In material movement terms, KPC is also one of the largest open pit mines in the world with a fleet of over 200 haul trucks and 30 shovels moving over 2 millions tones of material per day

Opportunities exist for a seasoned, high caliber, professional to join the Company with job assignment in Sangatta - East Kalimantan for the positions of:

1. Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Vacancies exists within Geology Department for the position of Senior Geotechnical Engineer. KPC employees who are interested in this position are invited to apply.

Key elements of the position include:
Ensure that field and laboratory staff are sufficiently trained in all areas of investigation to enable them to perform efficiently and effectively;
Liaise with the drilling superintendent regarding execution of the geotechnical drilling programme in order to minimise costs and maximise output;
Ensure that the Field Geologists and engineers are aware, practise and maintain safe work practices at drill locations, in the pits and laboratory;
Advanced user of geotechnical software – Stability analysis, Minex and Datcol;
Ensure the systematic staff development for geotechnical logging of all boreholes using the Borehole Log software;
Liaise with survey section to coordinate borehole, test pit and slope monitoring peg survey pick up;
Under instruction form Superintendent, liaise with other Superintendents (drilling, mine geology, mine planning and the pits) to define the drilling programme requirements and assess the priorities for drilling and monitoring.
Work closely with the mine planning engineers to ensure that the correct geotechnical interpretation is made for all proposed developments.

Qualifications & Experience :
Geotechnical / Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering graduate with 5 years experience in a Mine Technical Section;
Good understanding of Slope Stability Analysis and geotechnical software;
Good presentation skills;
Understand survey & Geology;
Knowledge of Geotechnical issues and laboratory test methods;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Oral & Written) in both Bahasa Indonesia & English;
Computer literate in Windows, Word for Windows, Excel, Power Point, Access and Microsoft Project.


2. Geotechnical Engineer

Vacancies exists within Geology Department for the position of Geotechnical Engineer. KPC employees who are interested in this position are invited to apply.

Key elements of the position include:
Conduct pit slope stability analysis using available software;
Read understand and implement the procedures outline in the field procedural manual.
Liase with the drilling supervisor regarding execution of the drilling programme.
Field geologist is the senior company representative on the drill location and is therefore responsible for maintaining safe work practices. The drilling supervisor is responsible for drilling practices and that work is done efficiently and safely.
Gather field data, progresively inteprets geological information and assist in planning further work or modification of the current programme.
Together with Mining Engineer and pit supervisor conducted regular pit inspection
Ensure day by day the mining activity follow geotechnical recommendation and assist in planning further modification of the current pit design;
Gathers geotechnical monitoring data; interpreted the result and inform to pit supervisor any indication of instability;
Supervise geotechnical laboratory activity and ensure test procedure applied at all time;
Liaise with the drilling supervisor regarding execution of the drilling programme;

Qualifications & Experience :
Geotechnical / Engineering Geology or Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering graduate with 0 to 3 years in mining operation experience;
Previous exploration experience would be of benefit;
Basic knowledge and understanding of the quality and properties of the coal;
Initiative in all aspects of the profession;
General computers skills such as MS Windows, Excel & Word;
Good interpersonal and communication skills (written & oral) in both bahasa Indonesia and English;
Commitment to KPC safety and environment regulations.
Working knowledge of geotechnical software.


If your background meets these requirements, forward your resume (including details of present position & remuneration, your latest color photograph) no later than 10 days after the date of this advertisement to the following address:


The Superintendent Recruitment
PT. Kaltim Prima Coal, PO BOX 620

Balikpapan 76106, Kalimantan Timur
E-mail: recruitment@kpc.co.id
ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED!

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