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Tailings Engineer

WSP Accra mid contract

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Description

We are seeking a Tailings Engineer to join our Mine Waste team on a renewable fixed-term basis in Accra, Ghana. As a Tailings Engineer, you will provide tailings services and technical advice on complex tailings issues to clients in the mining industry.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

  • Providing technical direction and mentoring for junior staff
  • Managing, analysing, and reporting on tailings and geotechnical projects
  • Designing and inspecting mine waste storage facilities
  • Conducting closure planning, deposition, stability, and seepage analysis for water and tailings storage dams
  • Participating in training activities, mentoring, and transferring knowledge to junior tailings/geotechnical engineers
  • Planning, developing schedules, coordinating, and overseeing manpower on important engineering projects

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A relevant degree (BEng or BSc) in Civil Engineering with 8+ years of experience post-graduation
  • Developed specialist skills in tailings and geotechnical engineering
  • Professional registration at GhIE 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 mine-related projects coupled with sound project management skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, and modelling software

Benefits at WSP include:

  • Competitive benefits and remuneration package
  • Opportunity to deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
  • Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
  • On-the-job training, mentoring, and coaching

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • MSc in Geotechnical field
  • GhIE registration
  • financial knowledge

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/76253

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