Description
We are seeking a Senior Tailings Engineer to join our Mine Waste team on a full-time basis in Midrand. As a senior-level position, you will be regarded as a professional person in the delivery of tailings and geotechnical services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in technical elements of the role and manage project teams.
- Mentor and coach junior and intermediate staff.
- Make complex decisions and provide technical direction on projects with significant budgets and complexity.
- Maintain a broad client base and pursue new business opportunities.
- Ensure delivery of significant project reports and provide senior review of complex technical reports.
- Provide tailings services and technical advice on complex tailings issues to clients.
- Manage, analyse, and report on tailings and geotechnical projects.
- Provide safety leadership in health and safety.
- Participate in training activities and transfer knowledge to junior and intermediate engineers.
- Plan, develop schedules, coordinate, and oversee manpower on important engineering projects.
- Prepare proposals and reports for clients and build business relationships.
Qualifications:
- Relevant degree (BEng or BSc) in Civil Engineering with 10+ years of experience post-graduation.
- Specialist skills in tailings and geotechnical engineering.
- Professional registration at ECSA required.
- Experience with legislation related to engineering design supporting water use and waste management license applications.
- Financial knowledge and proven project management skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, and modelling software.