Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

The Senior Dumps & Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for leading and optimizing the design, planning, and execution of waste dumps, ore stockpiles, haul roads, dewatering activities and supporting mine infrastructure. This role ensures that dump strategies are aligned with the life-of-mine plan, geotechnical requirements, and operational objectives. He/She will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across Mine Engineering, Geotechnical, and Operations teams to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable dump and infrastructure solutions.

He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):

Essential Functions
- Lead the development and optimization of short, medium, and long-term waste dump designs and associated haul road networks.
- Run and deliver the Pit & Dump reconciliation for Monthly Budget.
- Oversee dump scheduling, monitoring, and reconciliation to ensure alignment with the life-of-mine strategy.
- Deliver the technical requirements for dewatering activities from pumping selection to pipelines, sumps & hydro.
- Provide technical guidance to ensure waste dump and stockpile designs meet geotechnical, environmental, and operational standards.
- Issue accurate mining control data to Survey and Production teams, ensuring precise field implementation.
- Act as the primary technical authority and key liaison for Operations regarding waste dumps, ore stockpiles, and infrastructure-related projects.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in dump design, material placement, and haulage efficiency.
- Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, standards, and best practices for dump and infrastructure engineering.
- Conduct field inspections and audits to verify compliance with design, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers and technical staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and professional development.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies, fostering a culture of zero harm.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s or Master degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a large-scale open pit hard rock mining environment in mine planning position.
Proven track record in dump and haul road design, scheduling, and infrastructure projects.
Experience collaborating with Geotechnical, Environmental, and Operations teams.
Strong background in mine planning software and data management systems.
Prior leadership or senior technical role experience with mentoring responsibility is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

Advanced mining engineering knowledge with a focus on dump and stockpile design, haul roads, and mine infrastructure.
Strong proficiency in mine design and scheduling software Deswik in preference.
Demonstrated leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
High level of communication and stakeholder engagement skills across departments.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC, its representatives and its workers do not receive any compensation or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process (application submission, application processing, tests and interviews for employment, medical examinations for employment, or induction, etc.).

Any act or attempted act of corruption must be reported through our web portal : https://glencore.raisingconcerns.org/ or by phone at: +243 970 174 000 and will be severely punished.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.