TSF Engineer - Tailings Storage Facility

About the role

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, part of Barrick, is recruiting a TSF Engineer to report to the TSF Superintendent. The role covers the management and information controls for tailings storage facilities, ensuring compliance with the mine's Reward, zero-based manpower, labour cost control and career development strategies, as well as relevant legal requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure surveillance follows design intent, performance objectives and the risk management plan
• Develop the tailings facility closure plan, implement progressive reclamation during operations and the closure plan at the end of operations
• Maintain records of design, construction and OMS; complete inspections such as dam safety inspections or DSRs
• Review and update the OMS manual and emergency response plans for tailings management
• Remedy variances from performance objectives and run a programme for reviewing tailings safety, including independent review
• Identify operational changes that deviate from design intent and involve the EOR or Design Team
• Participate in community engagement on tailings management and improve dam documentation and civil earthworks efficiency
• Monitor vibrating wire piezometer results and coordinate them through the Accountable Executive
• Implement the TMS, set up a budget and an organisational structure, and establish a formal relationship with the EOR and Design Team

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geo-Mechanical Engineering
• Strong understanding of soil structural characteristics, testing, compaction and consolidation
• 3+ years' experience as a Civil Engineer in the mining industry
• Prior tailings dam project engineering experience desirable but not essential

Required skills

• Some level of competency in CAD systems
• Interpretation of survey results
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills

What we offer

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• A dynamic, collaborative team and opportunities to grow with industry colleagues
• Career opportunities across the organisation

Applicants apply online by submitting their CV or resume. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.