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Job Description

Overview

We are recruiting!

Our Client in Kalumbila, North-Western Province is looking for a Superintendent, TSF & Dams Technical to join their team for a job vacancy within the Mining industry.

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Purpose of the Role

The Superintendent, TSF & Dams Technical, will be responsible for overseeing the technical team under the TSF and water dams to ensure compliance with world-class quality standards. The role involves working closely with TSF Operations and Maintenance, consultants, and design engineers to develop and implement the life-of-mine tailings strategy and maintain best practices for tailings deposition, water management, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal and Safety Compliance
   • Fulfill legal responsibilities under Zambian Mining Regulations.
   • Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety procedures to ensure the safety of personnel.
   • Conduct safety inspections and ensure training compliance.
2. Tailings and Dams Management
   • Collaborate with design engineers and process plant teams to establish the life-of-mine tailings deposition strategy.
   • Lead the implementation of TSF design and document the ongoing construction process.
   • Ensure that tailings deposition infrastructure, methods, and operations align with life-of-mine requirements.
3. Risk and Performance Monitoring
   • Manage the TSF and Water Dams risk register.
   • Ensure freeboard, rate of rise requirements, and access routes are maintained, and implement remedial actions as needed.
   • Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports.
4. Contractor and Resource Management
   • Effectively manage contractors to ensure equipment availability and safe operations.
   • Develop and control operational and capital budgets.
5. Regulatory and Quality Compliance
   • Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
   • Oversee the construction of dams to ensure they meet approved designs and standards.
6. Operational Excellence
   • Identify and prioritize plant housekeeping efforts to ensure a clean and organized workspace.
   • Optimize safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) practices in the area of responsibility.
   • Drive initiatives to improve equipment performance and reduce bottlenecks.
7. Leadership and Collaboration
   • Lead, mentor, and develop the TSF Technical team.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational efficiency.
8. Other Duties
   • Perform any additional tasks assigned by management.

Job Specification

Attributes

• Strong commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) performance.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to risk management.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering is an advantage.
• Membership eligibility with the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) and Engineering Registration Board (ERB).
• All qualifications must be certified by ZAQA.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in TSF operations.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in project management, embankment design, and quality control.
• Experience with earthmoving and construction equipment.
• In-depth understanding of metallurgical, mechanical, and civil engineering principles.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in tailings management systems and water balance optimization.
• Knowledge of production and maintenance strategies for large-scale mining operations.
• Ability to prepare clear and detailed performance reports.
• Capacity to lead cross-functional teams effectively.