Tailings Dam Engineer
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reference: NES025564-Nthat-1
A leading mining and geotechnical engineering environment is seeking an experienced Tailings Dam Engineer to support the design assessment and management of tailings storage facilities across major mining operations. This role offers exposure to technically complex safety-critical projects within the mining sector.
A leading mining and geotechnical engineering environment is seeking an experienced Tailings Dam Engineer to support the design assessment and management of tailings storage facilities across major mining operations. This role offers exposure to technically complex safety-critical projects within the mining sector.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job & Company Description:
The successful candidate will play a key role in the design operation monitoring and compliance of tailings storage facilities (TSFs). You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and mining stakeholders ensuring adherence to international best practices regulatory requirements and dam safety guidelines throughout the life cycle of tailings facilities.Education:
- BEng / BSc in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
- Professional registration with ECSA or progression toward (advantageous)
Job Experience & Skills Required:
- 38 years experience in tailings dam or geotechnical engineering
- Proven exposure to tailings storage facility design and management
- Strong understanding of ANCOLD GISTM and relevant dam safety guidelines
- Experience with stability analysis and geotechnical design methods
- Ability to interpret laboratory and field investigation data
- Familiarity with slope stability and numerical modelling software (advantageous)
- Strong technical reporting and stakeholder communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and evaluate tailings storage facilities embankments and containment systems
- Conduct stability analyses and risk assessments for existing and proposed TSFs
- Support construction operation and closure planning of tailings facilities
- Ensure compliance with regulatory environmental and international tailings standards
- Participate in dam safety inspections audits and monitoring reviews
- Prepare technical reports design documentation and compliance submissions
- Provide technical guidance to site teams and clients on tailings-related matters
Key Attributes:
- High attention to detail and safety-focused mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Comfortable working in mining and consulting environments
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Contact: Nthato Gumede
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