Senior Tailings Engineer

Goldman Tech Resourcing; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Goldman Tech Resourcing is seeking a Senior Tailings Engineer to lead complex tailings projects across South Africa and the African continent. You will oversee safety, stability and design of tailings storage facilities, return water dams and related infrastructure.

The role requires a BEng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering with 7+ years of tailings experience and a Professional Engineer registration with ECSA. Postgraduate geotechnical experience is advantageous.

Formación

• Degree in Civil Engineering required; professional registration preferred.
• > 7 years tailings engineering experience with leadership capability.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations and tailings dam assessments.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, CPTu testing and soil/tailings lab work.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, schedule, and manage tailings engineering projects.
• Design tailings storage facilities, return water dams and related infrastructure.
• Conduct surveillance, inspections and monitoring of tailings facilities and dams.
• Lead Engineer of Record duties including annual audits.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations, site assessments, and construction monitoring.
• Perform slope stability and seepage analyses; manage proposals and subcontractors.
• Lead and mentor graduate, junior and intermediate engineers.

Conocimientos

Soil mechanics

CPTu testing

Geotechnical investigations

Slope stability analysis

Tailings materials testing

Project management

Mentoring

Educación

BEng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer registration with ECSA

Herramientas

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Slide

AutoCAD Civil 3D or Modelmaker

MS Project or Primavera

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Tailings Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineering specialists. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex tailings engineering projects, oversee facility safety and stability, and contribute to the design and management of tailings storage facilities across South Africa and the African continent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and manage tailings engineering projects.
• Design new tailings storage facilities, return water dams, and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct surveillance, inspections, and monitoring of tailings storage facilities and return water dams.
• Perform and assist with Engineer of Record (EoR) duties, including annual audit inspections.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations, site assessments, and construction monitoring.
• Perform and oversee slope stability and seepage analyses.
• Manage proposals, appoint subcontractors and sub-consultants, and report project progress to senior management.
• Lead and mentor graduate, junior, and intermediate engineers.
• BEng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering.
• More than 7 years of tailings engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer registration with ECSA.
• Postgraduate experience in geotechnical engineering will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, CPTu testing and interpretation, and laboratory testing of soils and tailings materials.
• Experience in geotechnical investigations and tailings dam breach assessments.
• At least 5 years of experience in limit equilibrium and numerical slope stability and seepage analysis.
• Proficiency in GeoStudio, PLAXIS, or Slide.
• Knowledge of engineering contracts and project management processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project or Primavera, and AutoCAD Civil 3D or Modelmaker.