Tailings, Storage and Facilities Operator

Our Client In The Mining Sector Is Seeking To Employ An Experienced Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Operator To Lead The Safe And Efficient Day-To-Day Operation Of a Gold Processing TSF. This Role Is Responsible For Tailings Deposition, Tailings Dam Construction And Maintenance, Tailings Filtration, And Return Water Recovery Systems. The TSF Operator Will Supervise Crews And Contractors While Ensuring Compliance With Safety, Environmental, And Regulatory Requirements.

Duties And Responsibilities
Lead Daily TSF Operations In Compliance With Regulations And Standards.
Manage Return Water Systems Including Ponds, Decant Systems, Pumps, And Pipelines.
Coordinate Tailings Dam Construction, Raises, And Civil Works In Accordance With Design And Operating Plans.
Conduct Routine Inspections Of Embankments, Pipelines, And TSF Infrastructure; Report And Rectify Defects.
Lead And Mentor TSF Supervisors, TSF Operators And Coordinate Contractor Activities.
Enforce Site Safety Systems, Conduct Toolbox Talks, And Ensure Compliance With Environmental And Tailings Management Plans.
Complete Daily Reporting And Communicate Operational Issues To Site Leadership.

Qualifications And Experience
Trade Certificate, Or Diploma In Civil Engineering/ Construction, Geotechnical, Mineral Processing, Mechanical Engineering, Or Related Field.
5+ Years’ In Tailings Operations Within a Mining Or Gold Processing Environment.
Strong Understanding Of TSF Safety, Environmental, And Regulatory Requirements, Familiarity With Gistm Or Equivalent Tailings Standards.
Ability To Work Under Pressure And In Remote Site Conditions.