Senior Technologist / Engineer at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity exists to provide technical support primarily to the Fraser Alexander Tailings Division with the core function being to monitor and manage technical risk exposure. Technical support is provided to other Fraser Alexander operations as and when needed.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational

• Provide mentoring, guidance and support to Technicians and Engineers working within the Tailings operations
• Monitor and report on technical risks by means of ongoing technical audits
• Facilitate risk assessments on facilities with significant risk
• Develop and agree on risk mitigation measures
• Provide assurance that data submissions are accurate
• Assess operational needs on an ongoing basis in terms of services provided, training and continuous improvement
• Undertake technical reviews of Tailings operations including stability assessments, life assessments water balances, etc.
• Prepare technical audit reports
• Undertake studies and designs related to the construction, development and closure of tailings facilities

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 / BSc Engineering:  Geotechnical / Civil Engineering (essential / minimum)
• Candidate Technologist / Engineer (recommended / desirable)
• MRD101, 201 (recommended / desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Four – eight years’ applicable experience in tailing operational and technical roles
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, standards and bylaws applicable to the mining environment, in particular 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, Slide, AutoCAD)
• Problem-solving and analytical
• Project management
• Networking
• Outcome and deadline-driven