Tailings Engineer

WSP USA; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Tailings Engineer to join the Mine Waste team in Midrand on a full-time basis. This entry to intermediate role involves delivering geotechnical and tailings services and building client relationships within a consulting framework.

The candidate should have a Civil Engineering degree (BEng/BSc) with 3–4 years post-graduate experience, and familiarity with tailings design, seepage analysis, and FEM tools. ECSA registration is preferred and MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with 3–4 years post-graduation experience in tailings/geotechnical engineering.
• Honors degree in Geotechnical would be advantageous.
• Candidate registration with ECSA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailings services on mining projects.
• Offer basic technical advice on tailings and geotechnical issues.
• Develop internal client relationships and manage data processing for projects.
• Design and inspect mine waste storage facilities and assess deposit stability.
• Support HSSE leadership and contribute to project management and professional development.

Skills

Slope stability

Seepage analysis

FEM software

Project management

Financial knowledge

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering

Honors degree in Geotechnical

ECSA registration preferred

Tools

Geostudio

Slide

MS Office

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role

An exciting opportunity for a Tailings Engineer to join our Mine Waste team on a full-time basis in Midrand. This is an entry - Intermediate level position in the consulting team and is regarded as a professional person in the delivery of geotechnical and tailings services, in line with the WSP suite of engineering products.

You will:

• Provide tailings services on projects in the mining industry
• Provide basic technical advice and consultancy on tailings and geotechnical issues
• Start developing internal client relationships
• Use basic techniques, modifications and extension of theories, practices to synthesise and analyse data for decision making / recommendations
• Keep abreast of advancing technologies, methods and research & development
• Manage, analyse and tailings reporting for projects which may include the following:
• Design and inspection of mine waste storage facilities
• The means of construction of tailings deposits.
• The operation and management of deposits.
• The properties and behaviour of tailings.
• Closure & deposits stability and seeping analysis.
• Water Storage dames and earth works.
• Provide safety leadership in health & safety (HSSE incident reporting)
• Contributes to projects with a major focus on data collection and processing
• Makes decisions in limited situations with direction from intermediate and senior staff
• Other duties as required
• Project management & technical expertise
• Continued development of key skills in project management
• Participation in professional development activities
• Continued professional development in support of professional registration

Business development (Internal Clients)

• Starting to develop internal client relationships

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

About You

• Relevant degree (BEng or BSc) in the Civil Engineering with 3 - 4 years' experience post-graduation with developed specialist skills in the area of tailings and geotechnical engineering;
• Honors degree (BEng or BSc) in the Geotechnical field would be an advantage
• Candidate registration at ECSA preferred
• Legislation related to engineering design supporting water use and waste management license applications;
• Financial knowledge (Understanding of Work in Progress, Accounts Receivables and DSOs);
• Proven skills/ experience to lead integrated project mine waste projects coupled with sound project management skills; and
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook , MS Projects.
• Proficient in Slope stability, seepage analysis and FEM software, such as Geostudio and Slide.
• Proficiency in other engineering related software will be considered beneficial;
• Own vehicle preferred
• Valid driver’s licence
• Passport

Additional Information

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.