An exciting opportunity exists to provide technical support primarily to the Fraser Alexander Tailings operations with the core function being to monitor and manage technical risk.
Closing date: 19 June 2024
Location: North West
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational and Technical
- Provide mentoring, guidance and support to Tailings operations
- Monitor and report on technical risks by means of ongoing technical audits
- Facilitate risk assessments on all managed facilities
- Develop and agree on risk mitigation measures
- Ensure compliance with the facility management standards and protocols
- Provide assurance that data submissions are accurate
- Undertake technical assessments of Tailings operations including stability assessments, life assessments water balances, etc
- Prepare technical audit reports
- Support operational and technical administrative tasks, such as special projects as and when needed
Optimisation
- Ensure continuous improvement to optimise the effective functioning of the technical risk unit
- Work closely with Operations on contracts to ensure that appropriate estimations have been made and accurate costings are submitted for project deliverables and performance in terms of technical input
- Deliver on the value proposition to Fraser Alexander Operations as per agreed scope of work
SHEQ Management
- Function within Fraser Alexander and client SHEQ standards and procedures
- Suggest improvements and corrective actions where appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
- BTech or BSc: Engineering / Civil Geotechnical : Civil / Technical (essential / minimum)
- MRD 101 or equivalent Tailings Management Course (essential / minimum)
- Candidate Engineer with ECSA (recommended / desirable)
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum two years’ applicable experience in tailing operational or technical
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, standards and bylaws applicable to the mining environment, to tailings and water storage facilities
SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Technical
- Report writing
- Communication, conflict handling and interpersonal
- Quality control
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Model Maker or similar DTM software packages, Slide similar, AutoCAD)
- Problem-solving and analytical
- Project management
- Networking
- Outcome and deadline-driven
