Project Engineer: Mine Closure

Project Engineer: Mine Closure & Rehabilitation 3‑Fixed Term Contract at Mintek Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Project Engineer: Mine Closure & Rehabilitation who will also assist in scoping the projects, investigating new sites and preparation of internal cost estimates and detailed designs. The primary purpose of this job is to implement, monitor and supervise Derelict & Ownerless mines projects on site, preparing monthly project reports, updating on project programme and procedures. Preparing designs and specifications as well as conducting site inspections to ensure that project quality objectives are attained and that operations are undertaken according to standard specifications, statutory requirements, designs and in a safe manner. Duties & Responsibilities Construction Supervision Client representative on site for the projects Responsible for on‑site quality assurance and conformance to designs and specifications Ensuring compliance to statutory requirements as well as Mine Health and Safety Act requirements Verify the measurement and calculation of quantities for payment certificate Address any on‑site deviations to the scope, designs and specifications Monitoring and tracking of all construction activities and programme of works and ensuring the contractor complies with all agreed policies and procedures Witness onsite quality tests and approve procured material Compile daily diaries and progress report Attend Progress Meetings and arrange and facilitate technical/coordination meetings Project Coordination Coordinate the execution of projects to ensure that the outputs / outcomes are in line with Mintek's strategies and goals Manage and assess all project documents submitted by contractors, including scoping documents, bills of quantity, and budgets Proactively manage tasks and activities to ensure that problems and delays are identified early and remedial action is instituted to minimise consequences Interact with key stakeholders to understand, anticipate and manage their expectations Compile weekly project progress and financial reports Design and Documentation Prepare detailed mine rehabilitation designs including the production of construction drawings Compile tender documents, including specifications for all applicable works ensuring that all documents accurately capture the nature, size and scope of the project Project initiation including desktop studies and site investigations to produce scoping reports Conduct pre‑feasibility studies and community engagement Manage specialist sub‑consultants like geotechnical specialists, surveyors etc. Stakeholder Management Interact with key stakeholders to understand, anticipate and manage their expectations Interact and attend key meetings with law enforcement authorities and private security service providers Manage relations between the contractors and mining communities, ensuring that potential areas are managed or escalated to the client accordingly Security and team management for shaft installations Prepare audit and finding reports for D&O programme Budgeting and estimates for projects Tender and technical evaluations Statistical management of projects and costing SHEQ Management Ensure that effective SHEQ procedures are in place so that contractors and workers operate in a safe and healthy environment Ensure compliance with applicable legislation at all sites where Mintek is operating including Mine Health and Safety Act Undertake risk assessments for own projects and review and approve contractor's monthly SHEQ reports Preparation of SOPs and review thereof Preparation of standard management forms, letters, minutes templates etc Contribution to the standardisation of tender documents, evaluation criteria and other key MCR documents and processes Desired Experience & Qualification Job Knowledge And Experience MEng or/and MSc in Earth Sciences and related fields or relevant, ideal PhD in related fields Extensive knowledge of the mining industry or public sector, mining communities 10 years' experience in the project management of either mine closure and rehabilitation programme, civil engineering, concrete works and earthworks Competencies Sound Knowledge and Management of Mine Closure and Rehabilitation programme Maintenance of Mine Closure & Rehabilitation Databases Development of Mine Closure and Rehabilitation Strategy and Masterplans Sound Knowledge Project Management and Project Finance expertise Sound Civil Engineering design, contract documentation and management Construction Monitoring Good interpersonal relations Additional Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Research Services #J-18808-Ljbffr