RDCL is focused on the mining sector in New Zealand and Asia with a growing work portfolio in both markets.  We are interested to hear from suitably qualified applicants who preferably are currently able to work in New Zealand, have AusIMM Chartered Professional status, and who have specific experience in copper, gold and coal, underground and open pit mines, seismic conditions tropical environments or New Zealand.  We offer competitive remuneration and excellent lifestyle opportunities with technical and challenging work opportunities.  Travel is definite and must be accepted by any applicant.

Should you wish to apply, please register interest with a CV at info@rdcl.co.nz.

RDCL is focused on the mining sector in New Zealand and Asia with a growing work portfolio in both markets.  We are interested to hear from suitably qualified applicants who preferably are currently able to work in New Zealand, have AusIMM Chartered Professional status, and who have specific experience in copper, gold and coal, underground and open pit mines, seismic conditions tropical environments or New Zealand.  We offer competitive remuneration and excellent lifestyle opportunities with technical and challenging work opportunities.  Travel is definite and must be accepted by any applicant.

Should you wish to apply, please register interest with a CV at info@rdcl.co.nz.

Matt has a background in international finance and banking, and most recently in horticultural operations. Matt’s primary role is to ensure client needs are being met and to improve RDCL internal business systems.  Our business is simple, but our teams are spread and staffing can be complicated.  Mat will look after client and staff needs..

Guy Boaz, Mining Engineer, Underground Coal specialist, Principal (Westport office)

Guy is a Mining Engineer with 20 years’ industry experience.  Guy has worked in underground coal mining on the New Zealand West Coast, South Africa and in Queensland, Australia.  Guy was recently confirmed as a Chartered Professional Engineer practicing in the field of Mining Engineering and a Chartered Professional through the AusIMM system. 

Christchurch office has been strengthened in recognition of our growing workload in CPT investigations in the City, and in the fact that Christchurch is really the most mining centric major center in New Zealand.

Susan Tulloch, Senior Water Scientist, PhD (Christchurch office)

Susan joins our Christchurch operation, allowing us to extend our capabilities into water quality management.  Susan has expertise in Integrated Water Management including; policy development, freshwater availability, and stakeholder consultation. 

David Wright, Engineering Geologist (Christchurch office)

David Wright is an Engineering Geologist and QA/QC and CPT specialist has also joined our Christchurch office in late October.  David is an experienced
operator in geotechnical investigation and analyse and also coal geology.  We look forward to David developing into his new role and improving our client interaction and support.

We think local support on the ground is incredibly important.

Guy can be reached at gboaz@rdcl.co.nz and +64 21 884 979.

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New mine build, engineering geology generally, geological support for exploration and development, geophysicist to support coal logging and ATV acquisition and processing and CPT Testing technician particularly in Christchurch.

• Hiring for attitude.
• Self starters, high level of initiative.
• High level of resiliance.

RDCL is a “fast moving” company with opportunity in New Zealand and Asia.  We work in remote areas, wide spread over geographic regions.  We need people who are willing to take on the challenge and work with us to develop an exciting career and company.

Experience for:

• Mine build is preferrably 5 years + with construction.  Geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist. Project is overseas.
• Engineering geologist is for graduate to 5 years.
• Geologist is graduate to 8 years.
• Geophysicist is graduate to 5 years.
• CPT is good experience on earthworks, machine operation, civil technician.  CPT testing specific is not required.

Please contact info@rdcl.co.nz or call 06 877 1652 for more information.

These tools are digital, smart, fast and deliver meticulous detail.  We like that!

ATV services are being developed in conjunction with our partner GXD Exploration & Drilling supplies (www.gxdsupply.com). GXD is a high growth services company based in Manila, backing Philippine mining growth by making significant investment in the acquisition of this leading edge technology. RDCL will supply technical and operating services to support the ATV.

As far as we understand it, this will be the only ATV based permanently in Asia. We understand the Televiewer will be in Manila around mid-June.  We look forward to working with GXD and our clients in the delivery of this new offering.

The Acoustic Televiewer (ATV) is the digital age addition to measurement of structural orientations in a drillhole.  The televiewer generates an image of the borehole wall by transmitting ultrasound pulses from a rotating sensor and records the amplitude and travel time of the signals reflected at the interface between mud and formation (borehole wall).

A brand new Downhole Acquisition System has also been ordered by RDCL for the New Zealand market.  Our domestic capability will initially include Dual-Spaced Density, Natural Gamma, Caliper, Guard Resistivity and Full-Waveform Sonic in boreholes up to 1000m depth.  It is a versatile system that we can add further instruments to if required and it’s all helicopter-portable.  The system has a lead time of 60 to 90 days so we hope to have this capability up and running in August.

In the meantime, we may be able to work hire equipment for your project so please ask us should you wish to engage geophysical services.

These tools are digital, smart, fast and deliver meticulous detail.  We like that!

ATV services are being developed in conjunction with our partner GXD Exploration & Drilling supplies (www.gxdsupply.com). GXD is a high growth services company based in Manila, backing Philippine mining growth by making significant investment in the acquisition of this leading edge technology. RDCL will supply technical and operating services to support the ATV.

As far as we understand it, this will be the only ATV based permanently in Asia. We understand the Televiewer will be in Manila around mid-June.  We look forward to working with GXD and our clients in the delivery of this new offering.

The Acoustic Televiewer (ATV) is the digital age addition to measurement of structural orientations in a drillhole.  The televiewer generates an image of the borehole wall by transmitting ultrasound pulses from a rotating sensor and records the amplitude and travel time of the signals reflected at the interface between mud and formation (borehole wall).

A brand new Downhole Acquisition System has also been ordered by RDCL for the New Zealand market.  Our domestic capability will initially include Dual-Spaced Density, Natural Gamma, Caliper, Guard Resistivity and Full-Waveform Sonic in boreholes up to 1000m depth.  It is a versatile system that we can add further instruments to if required and it’s all helicopter-portable.  The system has a lead time of 60 to 90 days so we hope to have this capability up and running in August.

In the meantime, we may be able to work hire equipment for your project so please ask us should you wish to engage geophysical services.

To help deal with current workload and increase services we look forward to key staff joining our team:

• David Reynolds, Principle Geologist – 25 year experienced geologist, ex-South Africa most recently from Harmony.  Particular experience in project evaluation and economic assessment, project management. Arrives early May.
• Jonathan Garelick, Geotechnical Engineer – ME (Civil Eng, City of London Uni), 3 years with particular experience in windfarms and waste water. Arrives early May.
• Evangelos Georgopolous, Geotechnical and Mining Engineer- MSc(Design and Construction of Underground Works), 8 years experience in foundations, tunnels, rock reinforcement, stress and displacement analyses and modelling, soil and rock geotechnics.  Arriving June.
• Gareth Hay, Logging Engineer – BSc(Earth Sciences), 5 years experience geophysical logging in New Zealand.  Joins to support new Acoustic Televiewer services (Downhole Services).

Safety remains a key focus and priority in all that we do.  We train and supply essential equipment, but still rely very heavily on our people to look after themselves and our project sites.  Our key risks are in fatigue and travel both in New Zealand and in some of our more remote sites abroad.  We work on awareness and support and have this as a constant focus in our professional lives.

Turn-over has grown through our clients showing their trust in us, our own hard work in developing our markets, and increased activity in the resources sector with some modest improvement also in construction.  We remain heavily committed overseas on active and developing mining projects, and in New Zealand on the same.  We are currently engaged in significant geological drilling and resource work, and also in power and rail opportunities.  We see these sectors as sustainable and strong in the short to medium term, and it is likely that mining will continue to dominate our business.

CPT testing is improving with the economy and as our reputation grows, and as the market becomes more aware of our services.  In line with our general philosophy, we have invested in CPT and purchased “cordless” equipment to help better interface with “conventional” drill rigs for pushing.  This is in addition to our tri-axial testing capability which we anticipate will see increased use with the focus on shear wave and seismic testing.

Amongst all of this, we remain aware that our culture, team work and systems are the key to our innovation and success.  We work on communication and “connectivity” while we are scattered throughout our various work sites.

Finally, we look forward to our new hires joining in May/June (hurry up guys we need you now !).

• David Reynolds, Principle Geologist – 25 year experienced geologist, ex-South Africa most recently from Harmony.  Particular experience in project evaluation and economic assessment, project management. Arrives early May.
• Jonathan Gaerlick, Geotechnical Engineer – ME (Civil Eng, City of London Uni), 3 years with particular experience in windfarms and waste water. Arrives early May.
• Evangelos Georgopolous, Geotechnical and Mining Engineer- MSc(Design and Construction of Underground Works), 8 years experience in foundations, tunnels, rock reinforcement, stress and displacement analyses and modelling, soil and rock geotechnics.  Arriving June.
• Gareth Hay, Logging Engineer – BSc(Earth Sciences), 5 years experience geophysical logging in New Zealand.  Joins to support new Acoustic Televiewer services (Downhole Services).

Acoustic Televiewer services (Downhole Services) are being developed in the Philippines with our partner on the project GXD Exploration Drilling supplies (www.gxdsupply.com).