Consultant – Mining Geotechnics

We are seeking a Geotechnical Mining Consultant to join the SRK India office based in Kolkata. Experience working with mining geotechnics, engineering geology and/or rock mechanics projects are required.

The SRK India office provides technical due diligence, feasibility study, project valuation, mineral resource evaluation and mineral exploration, mining geotechnical and hydrogeological services to a wide range of clients, both within India and abroad.  

More about SRK Consulting can be found in the About Us section of our website. 

Responsibilities:

  • Undertaking geological, structural & engineering geological mapping (outcrop, open pit & underground mine mapping)
  • Site management during geotechnical investigation, drill supervision, QAQC during drilling
  • Geological, structural, and geotechnical core logging, rockmass characterisation and classification
  • Field supervision during ATV/OTV logging, QAQC and interpretation of ATV/OTV logs,
  • Geotechnical site investigation for weak rock and shallow superficials (soils), material characterization
  • Geotechnical sampling and lab strength testing, QAQC,
  • Provide assistance in integrated geological, hydrogeological and civil geotechnical field programme
  • Data compilation and management
  • Developing structural and geotechnical models, performing geotechnical analysis,
  • Geotechnical input to open pit and underground mining studies (scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility and operational studies)
  • Preparing technical proposals and reports

Essential Requirements:

  • A post-graduate degree in geology/engineering geology/mining engineering
  • Two to five years of working experience in mining geotechnics/the rock mechanics sector (in a consultancy or another relevant industrial profession)
  • Field experience with structural and geotechnical mapping, geotechnical logging and sample collection
  • Experience with engineering software applications (e.g., RocScience, ITASCA, Leapfrog, AutoCAD)
  • Willingness to travel locally and internationally
  • Effective communication and reporting skills, and a desire to contribute to business/service development
  • A Team-player approach with a desire to work collaboratively

In return for considering a future with us, we offer:

  • An attractive compensation package
  • Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees

Employment Type:

  • Full-time

How to apply:

  • Applicants should respond by emailing their resume to Santosh Kr Ghosh at  skghosh@srk.co.in
  • Note: Candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.