Senior Surveyor: TSF Construction

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.

Job description.

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent – TSF Construction , the incumbent will be responsible for leading and coordinating the surveying activities required for the construction of tailings storage facilities (TSF) and associated infrastructure. He/She will ensure the accuracy of layouts, geometric checks, quantity takeoffs, and topographic data to guarantee that the work complies with engineering plans, technical specifications, and approved tolerances. The position will also provide technical leadership to the surveying teams and contractors while ensuring reliable progress tracking. In this role, the incumbent will contribute to the safe, accurate, and compliant execution of TSF construction work.

His/Her responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating topographic activities related to the construction of TSFs includes planning and supervising surveys required for earthworks, embankments, dikes, drainage systems, pipelines, access roads, settling systems and other associated infrastructure.
• Establishing and maintaining the topographic control network for projects includes setting up and verifying the control points, benchmarks, coordinates and reference systems needed to ensure the accuracy and consistency of construction work.
• Carrying out and controlling "as-built" layouts and surveys includes the layout of structures, the control of levels, alignments, slopes, elevations and dimensions, as well as the production of surveys to confirm the conformity of the work to the approved plans.
• Controlling the quantities and volumes of earthworks includes measuring cut and fill, calculating the volumes of borrow materials and stockpiles, and providing reliable data for monitoring progress and quantities executed.
• Monitoring the progress and compliance of construction work includes comparing completed work with approved designs, specifications and tolerances, identifying discrepancies and communicating anomalies to the relevant teams.
• Providing topographic support to construction teams includes transmitting information necessary for the daily execution of work, participating in inspections and technical meetings, and collaborating with engineering, construction, geotechnical, QA/QC and project teams to resolve technical issues.
• Managing and optimizing topographic data and technologies includes the use, verification, calibration and maintenance of total stations, GNSS/GPS systems, digital levels, drones/UAVs and other topographic equipment, as well as the processing and analysis of collected data.
• Ensuring the management and reliability of topographic documents includes maintaining databases, controlling digital surveys, preparing "as-built" plans, technical reports and other documents necessary for monitoring, auditing and tracing projects.
• Supervising surveying teams and monitoring contractor performance includes mentoring surveyors, technicians and assistants, planning daily and weekly activities, validating data produced by contractors and monitoring their compliance with KCC standards.
• Promoting safety and continuous improvement of surveying activities includes the application of HSE requirements, compliance with risk assessments and safe work procedures, stopping or reporting work presenting significant risks, and identifying methods to improve accuracy, productivity and management of surveying data.

Job requirements.

Qualifications and experience.

• Have a Bachelor's degree or a Higher Education Diploma in Civil Engineering, surveying or a related discipline.
• A professional certification or registration with a recognized professional body is an advantage.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in surveying, ideally in the mining sector, civil construction or large earthworks projects.
• Possess proven experience in construction surveying for TSF, dams, earthworks, mining infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in supervising surveying teams and coordinating the surveying activities of contractors.
• Possess experience in building layout, "as-built" surveys, volume calculations and measurement of earthworks.

Technical skills.

• Having a good command of surveying techniques applied to the construction of TSF (wireless telegraphs) and dams.
• Mastering the methods of "as-built" implementation and control of construction works.
• Have a good knowledge of the establishment and management of topographic control networks.
• Mastering volume calculations, earthwork measurements and digital terrain modeling.
• Mastering the use of GNSS/GPS systems, total stations and digital levels.
• Have a good knowledge of topographic surveying techniques using drones/UAVs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or equivalent surveying and computer-aided design software.
• Have a good command of the processing and analysis of topographic data as well as digital terrain modeling.
• To be able to verify and validate the topographic data produced by the contractors.
• Have a good knowledge of the standards applicable to mining, civil engineering and construction work.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, "as-built" plans and work progress tracking documents.

Attitudes / Behaviors.

• Demonstrate great rigor, precision and attention to detail;
• Demonstrate a high sense of responsibility and professional integrity;
• Demonstrate leadership and be able to effectively manage a technical team;
• Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams;
• To be quality, compliance and results oriented;
• Demonstrate initiative and a constant willingness to improve working methods;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a demanding construction environment;

• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to health, safety, environment and quality 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 SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.

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.