PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES

Reporting to Process Manager, the Senior TSF Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe management and integrity of the tailings storage facility (TSF) in compliance with regional and domestic regulatory requirements, commitment to alignment with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Health, Safety and Environment (10%)

• 0 LTI’s ;
• 0 Fatalities ;
• Minimum of 4 hazard reports per month ;
• Minimum of 1 Planned task observation per month ;
• Minimum of 1 Safe act observation per month ;
• Minimum of 1 Workplace Inspection per month ;
• Maintain HSE standards and ensure strict compliance within Metallurgical team.

Design and Planning:

• Accountable for the integrity of the Tailings Facility ;
• Collaborate with the Engineer of Record (EoR) to ensure safe design, construction and decommissioning of tailings facilities ;
• Responsible for implementation of the design ;
• Ensure compliance with the GISTM and other relevant regulations ;
• Accountable for water balance modelling of the TFS ;
• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to incorporate all aspects of TSF expansions into Life of Mine Plans and Budgets ;
• Accountable for compliance of tailings deposition system design and planning activities ;
• Accountable for tailings deposition and supernatant pool planning.

Operational Oversight:

• Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the Operation, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) Manual and activities ;
• Monitor Tailings Storage Facility performance, including routine inspections and assessments ;
• Implement best practices in tailings facility planning, considering environmental, geotechnical, and safety aspects ;
• Responsible for liaising with EOR, Mine Operations, Processing, Planning, Community Affairs, Social Performance, and Environment teams ;
• Participate/Coordinate Tailings Storage Facility expansion activities ;
• Accountable for compliance with tailings deposition and supernatant pond plans
• Accountable for compliance with the operation of evaporation systems ;
• Accountable for monitoring TSF water volumes relative to water balance models Optimization of the Process Plant Performance (15%).

Risk Management:

• Accountable for the establishment of a Change Management System or maintenance of The Change Management System ;
• Responsible for the Tailings Storage Facility monitoring system and communication of the results to the EOR, General Manager and Group Principal Engineer including performance reviews ;
• Help develop, manage, and maintain the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and conduct appropriate risk assessments as required ;
• Mitigate risks are associated with the Tailings Storage Facility and Dam integrity.

Reporting and Conformance:

• Responsible for routine monthly tailings facility performance and compliance reporting in collaboration with internal departments ;
• Responsible for internal reporting or documentation preparation in collaboration with the site EoR for all external and independent reviews, audits, or inspections ;
• Responsible for Monthly Reporting to General Manager, Process Manager, and Group TSF Manager.

Safety Management:

• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental and Social Responsibility practices ;
• Ensure every person within the team is fit for work ;
• Ensure that agreed procedures, safeguards and controls are applied and used ;
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures ;
• Ensure hazard management plans are observed ;
• Keep statutory and internal reporting as required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in tailings facility design, operation, and management
• Strong knowledge of tailings dam stability, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, and environmental management
• Familiarity with GISTM and ICMM
• Experience with geotechnical monitoring software (AutoCAD or similar)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to conduct field assessments and manage contractors/consultants.

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