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Senior Backfill Engineer
@WSP Africa
[Hiring] Senior Backfill Engineer @WSP Africa
Mar 20, 2025 - WSP Africa is hiring a remote Senior Backfill Engineer. đź’¸ Salary: unspecified. đź“ŤLocation: South Africa.
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Role Description
As a Senior Backfill Engineer at WSP, you will play a critical role in supporting mining, infrastructure, and process engineering projects across South Africa and globally. This role involves:
- Conceptual to detailed engineering design
- Laboratory testing support
- Process development
- Project management for backfill, tailings disposal, and mine infrastructure systems
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform conceptual, feasibility, and detailed engineering design work
- Support the development of laboratory testing protocols
- Assist in laboratory and process team R&D initiatives
- Conduct fieldwork, data analysis, and engineering calculations
- Develop, write, and review equipment specifications
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers
- Write and review proposals, technical memoranda, and reports
- Perform Project Management or Engineering Management duties as required
- Conduct audits and troubleshooting of existing mine infrastructure systems
- Provide on-site supervision during construction phases when required
- Lead and drive plant commissioning activities
- Ensure compliance with South African Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) regulations and WSP policies
- Travel to project sites as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Process Engineering
- 15+ years of experience in mining consulting or operations, with a strong background in backfill plants, tailings disposal systems, mine infrastructure, material handling, or comminution processes
- Proven expertise in the design and operation of hydraulic fill, paste fill, and cemented rockfill plants
- Experience in establishing laboratory testing protocols for paste backfill operations, thickening, filtration, rheology, and unconfined compressive strength testing
- Ability to develop underground backfill distribution systems and slurry transport models
- Valid driver’s license (South Africa) and willingness to travel
- Professional Engineering registration with ECSA (or eligibility for registration)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and other relevant engineering software
- Safety-focused mindset with a strong commitment to compliance and risk management
- Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package aligned with industry standards
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including medical aid and retirement contributions
- Professional development opportunities through training, mentorship, and technical conferences
- Opportunity to work on local and international mining projects
- A collaborative and innovative work environment within a global consulting firm
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Mar 20, 2025
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