Tailings Dam Operations Manager - Mining - Zambia

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,942,000 - 2,913,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international mining company is seeking an experienced Tailings Dam Operations Manager for their mine in Zambia. This role involves managing tailings operations, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tailings management and a commitment to sustainability. Key responsibilities include overseeing projects, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years' experience in Tailings operations.
• Minimum 5 years in Tailings management or water dam management.
• Understanding of modern monitoring technologies for Tailings management.
• Project management experience with budgeting and costing.
• Knowledge of monitoring technologies and disaster management for tailings.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tailings Storage and Reclamation engineering projects.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with stability, integrity, and environmental standards.
• Liaise with regulators, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to align goals.

Skills

Tailings dam management

Risk assessment

Project management

Engineering standards compliance

Environmental regulations knowledge

Education

Engineering degree in Mining, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Tailings Dam Operations Manager - Mining - Zambia

Job Openings Tailings Dam Operations Manager - Mining - Zambia

About the job Tailings Dam Operations Manager - Mining - Zambia

Our client, a leading International Mining company, is seeking an experienced and qualified Tailings Dam Operations Manager to join their team at one of their mines in Zambia. This key position is responsible for ensuring strict compliance with engineering standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols, while driving the optimization of performance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in tailings dam management and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end responsibility of Tailings Storage and Reclamation engineering projects including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee routine inspections and performance monitoring to ensure stability, integrity and environmental compliance.
• Liase with regulatory bodies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to align project goals with organizational and industry expectations.

Required Education and Experience:

• An Engineering degree in Mining, Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or in a related discipline is required.
• Minimum 10-15 years' experience in Tailings operational experience, including Tailings dam construction planning and execution as per GSITM standards.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Tailings management and/or water dam management.
• Project management experience including budgeting and costing will be added advantage.
• Understand the new modern technologies for monitoring and controlling of Tailings management for disaster management.
• Good understanding of laws and regulations for Tailings management in various countries.

If you are a seasoned professional with a strong background in tailings dam operations and are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic mining environment, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your career and join a global leader in the mining industry. Submit your application today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Zambia.

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