Lead engineer / Person responsible for dikes and dams

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Company: Xstrata

Location: Quebec, QC G1R 4L4

Description:

  • Copper Division
  • Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada

Lead engineer / Person responsible for dikes and dams

Location: Rouyn-Noranda

Type of position: Permanent, Full time

About Glencore:
Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies. It is also a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations include approximately 150 mining and metallurgical sites and agricultural oil facilities - supported by a global network. Our mission is to provide, in a socially responsible manner, the commodities that make everyday life better. Employing 135, 000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.

Join us and let's grow together.

About the position:
Reporting to the Environmental Manager for copper operations in the North America and Philippines region (NACAP), you will have the delegated responsibility for the safety of tailings sites and dams, as well as for coordination with operations, the environment, engineering, projects, the designated engineer and independent reviews in order to implement best practices.

More specifically, your responsibilities will be to:
  • Monitor operations and work at tailings sites to validate compliance with Glencore's Tailings Management Standard and TSM;
  • Develop tools, procedures, etc. to improve performance;
  • Implement actions identified during internal and external audits;
  • Coordinate data collection to create an internal database in ArcGIS;
  • Make regular visits to the tailings facilities when work is in progress;
  • Review consultants' reports;
  • Gather and present information in the form of reports and presentations.

Do you have what it takes?
You have a university degree in geotechnical engineering or other mining discipline combined with ten years' experience in tailings and dike management.
You have excellent analytical and synthesis skills, and are highly autonomous.
You're organized and a team player.
You are bilingual and have excellent writing skills.
You are familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with ArcGIS is an asset.

What we offer:
  • A workplace culture that encompasses safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity, and entrepreneurialism
  • A comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Professional growth opportunities

The masculine gender is used, without discrimination, to lighten the text.
Priority will be given to candidates with full working rights in Canada.
Glencore is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you require an accommodation in the selection process, please advise us by e-mail at [redacted].

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