Senior Tailings Engineer
Goldman Tech Resourcing (Pty) Ltd · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →Our client is seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Senior Tailings Engineer to join their Tailings Department on a permanent basis. Based in Johannesburg, this role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of tailings storage facilities, return water dams and associated infrastructure across South Africa and international African markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule and manage engineering projects.
- Assist project managers and directors with project delivery and technical reporting.
- Conduct surveillance and inspections of tailings storage facilities and return water dams.
- Assist the Engineer of Record with annual audit inspections.
- Lead and participate in site investigations and construction management activities.
- Drive the design of new tailings storage facilities, return water dams and associated infrastructure.
- Perform and oversee stability and seepage analyses.
- Compile proposals and assist with the appointment of sub-consultants and contractors.
- Manage project teams and delegate work to graduate, junior and intermediate engineers.
- Mentor and transfer technical knowledge to developing engineers.
- Maintain current knowledge of developments and best practices within the tailings industry.
Requirements
- More than 7 years’ experience in tailings engineering.
- BEng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer registration with ECSA.
- Postgraduate experience in geotechnical engineering would be advantageous.
- Strong knowledge 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’ experience with limit equilibrium and numerical slope stability and seepage analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of software such as GeoStudio, PLAXIS or Slide.
- Understanding of different engineering contract types.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and MS Project/Primavera.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Modelmaker.
- Valid driver’s licence and passport.
- Willingness to travel, predominantly within South Africa, Tanzania and West Africa.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Submit your CV to engineering.vacancy@stand-outstaffing.co.za or call 021 555 0952.
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