TSF Superintendent (RTFE) (01) VacancyPosition Description

 

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking a skilled TSF Superintendent – RTFE (Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer) to join our team and contribute to the safe, efficient and sustainable management of our Tailings Storage Facility (TSF).

 

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

 

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity

Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach

Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose

Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy

Taking Responsibility and being Accountable

Committing to Zero Harm

Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

 

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

 

Responsibilities:

Be safe and be a safety leader. Ensure compliance with all site safety and regulatory standards.

Be an advocate within the operation for the tailings related infrastructure. 

Maintain and control the TSF and water dams risk register. This involves identifying risks, developing corrective actions to mitigate them, and monitoring their implementation.

Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the facility meets company and statutory environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Perform routine field checks and quarterly inspections of the TSF to ensure its integrity and that maintenance requirements are met.

Ensure the site’s compliance with regulatory requirements in Tanzania, GISTM, and Barrick Standards. 

Schedule and participate in the Dam Safety Inspections, Dam Safety Reviews, and Assurance Reviews, and ensure that the recommendations are acted upon

Assist the site in preparing for the Independent Third-Party Reviews, attend the scheduled reviews, and ensure that the recommendations are implemented.

Participate in technical evaluations and risk assessments and assist in the development of mitigation strategies.

Engage and interact with consultants

Providing assessment and directive recommendations on technical work

Design verification to meet the standard with consideration of facility failure consequences

Ensure facility water and depositional balances are in place and calibrated

Ensure design process and documents submitted by the Engineer of Record are consistent with the construction, operation, and closure performance requirements of the tailings’ storage or heap facilities

Work with engineers and managers to develop and execute the life-of-mine tailings strategy and plan.

Compile, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the facility, including daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports.

Lead the technical team in implementing the TSF design, communicating decisions and changes to the consultant Tailings Engineer.

Report on construction progress, project timelines, and operational issues to management and other stakeholders.

Prepare required reporting, including monthly stewardship documents and annual construction reports.

Maintain clear communication

Liaise on at least a weekly basis with the EoR and AME tailings Lead. Annually with the Accountable Executive. 

Manage the outsourced TSF operations contractor.

Manage the construction contractor for future TSF expansions.

Manage the interactions with the Engineer of Record.

Work with the Accountable executive and the Independent Technical Review Boards to ensure that sufficient review is given to the designs, construction and operation.

Responsibility for water balance and updates.

Responsibility for collecting, collating reporting and acting on monitoring data from the facilities.

Broaden the status of tailings rated topics within the business.

Offer development and training to deputy RTFE and operational staff.

 

 

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications Master’s in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering are advantageous.

At least 5 years relevant experience in managing, operating or designing Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs)

Should be knowledgeable on the National and Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

 

Experience and Skills Requirements:

At least 5 years relevant experience in managing, operating or designing Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs)

Proven track record in TSF operations, construction, monitoring, and rehabilitation.

Have a deep understanding of the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM). 

Hands-on experience with construction, water management, geotechnical instrumentation and operational management.

Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.

 

 

What We Can Offer You:

 

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits

The ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues

Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

 

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted