Senior Dumps & Infrastructure Engineer

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.

Under the direct supervision of the Short Term Mine Planning Superintendent, the role of Senior Dumps & Infrastructure Engineer will be to lead and optimize the design, planning and execution of waste rock piles, ore stockpiles, haul roads, drainage and mining infrastructure activities. He/she will ensure the alignment of waste management strategies with the mine life plan, geotechnical requirements and operational objectives. As the main technical reference, he/she will collaborate with the Engineering, Geotechnical and Operations teams. He/she will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and implementing sustainable and secure solutions. This position is essential to ensure the efficiency, safety and environmental compliance of mining infrastructure.

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

• Develop and optimize waste rock pile designs and associated road networks in the short, medium and long term. This includes the development of 3D models and strategic plans for the piles, taking into account topographic, geotechnical and environmental constraints. It is also about designing optimal mining routes for the efficient transport of materials, integrating the principles of safety and sustainability.
• Oversee the planning, monitoring and reconciliation of stockpiles to ensure compliance with the life of mine plan. This includes regularly updating models and monitoring reports, analyzing gaps between planning and actual execution, as well as adjusting strategies to maintain alignment with the mine's long-term goals.
• Manage dewatering activities, including pump selection, pipeline design, sump pit and hydraulic systems. This is to provide the technical requirements necessary to ensure effective drainage of mining areas, prevent flooding and maintain safe working conditions. This includes coordinating with field crews to ensure the proper implementation of pumping facilities.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure that stockpile designs meet geotechnical, environmental and operational standards. This involves working closely with geotechnical engineers and environmental teams to incorporate best practices into design and implementation, while minimizing environmental impacts and the risk of instability.
• Produce and transmit accurate mine control data to the survey and production teams. This includes the preparation and dissemination of the files and plans necessary for the proper execution of field work, ensuring effective coordination between engineering, surveying and production departments.
• Assume the role of lead technical authority and focal point for projects related to mine piles, stockpiles and infrastructure. This includes representing the technical department in coordination meetings, validating execution plans, and providing technical support to operations to resolve issues in real-time.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in pile design, material placement and transportation efficiency. This involves identifying opportunities to optimize costs and improve productivity, by integrating new technologies or improving existing methods of materials and infrastructure management.
• Develop, implement and maintain procedures, standards and best practices for work related to piles and infrastructure. This includes technical documentation, the implementation of internal quality standards, the training of the teams concerned, and the periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the procedures.
• Conduct field inspections and audits to verify compliance with designs, safety standards, and environmental requirements. This includes regular field presence, visual assessments, technical checks, and adjustment recommendations to ensure compliance with approved plans and regulations.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technical staff to ensure their professional development.This includes sharing knowledge, assigning progressive responsibilities, reviewing technical work, and monitoring skills development within the team.

Job Requirements

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.