Senior Tailings & Dams Engineer — Global Impact & Travel

Fqm Zambia; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Group Principal Tailings Engineer to oversee tailings and water dams' lifecycle management. This role requires extensive civil or geotechnical engineering knowledge, with a focus on compliance and technical guidance. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of relevant experience and will engage in global site visits. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements in Johannesburg.

Benefits

Competitive base compensation

Discretionary bonuses

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years of civil/geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience performing an EoR role for TSFs.
• Knowledge of geotechnical investigation methods.

Responsibilities

• Improve group alignment to ICOLD and GISTM standards.
• Support site's conformance to the Tailings and Dams Management System.
• Provide technical guidance on tailings and water dams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Strong communication

Project Management

Tailings Management

Technical guidance

Education

Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Registered Chartered Professional Engineer

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

GeoStudio

Plaxis

FLAC

Job description

A leading mining company is seeking a Group Principal Tailings Engineer to oversee tailings and water dams' lifecycle management. This role requires extensive civil or geotechnical engineering knowledge, with a focus on compliance and technical guidance. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of relevant experience and will engage in global site visits. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements in Johannesburg.