Principal Tailings Engineer

SLR; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to join their Africa-based team. This exciting role involves managing and mentoring a talented team, leading technical reviews, and developing client relationships within the mining sector. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and offers a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. With a focus on tailings management and mine waste services, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that drive growth and innovation. If you have a robust background in civil engineering and a passion for making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in mine waste engineering.
• Professionally registered civil or geotechnical engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor team members in engineering projects.
• Lead technical reviews of mine waste facility designs.

Skills

Mine Waste Engineering

Project Management

Technical Review

Communication Skills

Geotechnical Investigations

Water Engineering

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate in Geotechnical or Water Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Geotechnical Software

Job description

About the Company
SLR is in the process of growing our footprint around the globe, and as such we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and who would add value to our business. We are recognised as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients to achieve their sustainability goals. SLR has over offices in 13 different countries across the world and we actively encourage collaboration and learning between the many disciplines and services we offer globally. At SLR you can expect a flexible and supportive 'One Team' culture that sits at the heart of our business and ensures that we offer a rewarding place to work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and specialists on interesting projects and be part of a team that makes a difference.

Job Purpose
Our Africa based team has a need for a Principal Tailings Engineer to complement our existing Engineering and Mine Waste teams and to support and drive various growth initiatives. SLR has a significant and longstanding profile across Africa in tailings management and mine waste services for a number of mining clients, from junior to top tier.

Minimum Requirements
Relevant qualifications in civil engineering (Bachelor of Engineering). Postgraduate qualifications in geotechnical or water engineering will be favourably considered. Professionally registered civil or geotechnical engineer with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. Proven track record in project and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team management and mentoring.
2. Development and implementation of company strategy and growth initiatives.
3. Client relationship development, both current SLR clients and prospective clients using your established networks.
4. Technical leadership and project oversight, often in multi-disciplinary teams.
5. Technical review of feasibility studies and designs of mine waste facilities (tailings dams, heap leach pads and related infrastructure) and associated investigations and analyses (geotechnical investigations, stability analyses, water balances, deposition planning, etc.).
6. Undertake dam safety evaluations and risk assessments.
7. Undertake mine waste facility audits and inspections.

Skills and Experience
Substantial experience in mine waste engineering in a consulting environment. Broad range of experience in planning, feasibility, design and construction phase services. Extensive experience in leading project teams. Good experience in the technical review of design works, reports and proposals. English speaking with excellent communication skills. Proactive, innovative, and take pride in producing quality work. Connected network across the Mining sector. Professionally registered (PrEng or similar) in South Africa. Relevant professional registration in countries outside of South Africa would also be considered. Detailed knowledge of global industry standards and guidelines is required. Good experience with and understanding of water engineering and closure needs and developments with particular reference to mine waste facilities and the Mining sector. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and specific software relevant to geotechnical and dam engineering. Strong technical background. Commercial acumen.

SLR's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.