Senior Engineer - Waste Advisory

WSP is looking to hire a Mining Waste expert responsible for developing mining waste management strategies, including the design, implementation, quality control, and monitoring of waste disposal systems/ tailing storage facilities. This role requires an extensive understanding and knowledge of environmental regulations, Mining waste/ Waste treatment technologies, geotechnical aspects and sustainability practices in the Middles East region and internationally. The expert will work closely with our clients to develop tailored solutions to manage mining waste products such as and not limited to tailings, waste rock, and chemical residues.

This role would work closely with our Middle East Advisory Services team. The successful applicant will operate within a team of environmental and sustainability professionals in Bangalore/Noida/Mumbai delivering the highest standards of technical work and aiding the continued success of the team by being an integral part of our client focused delivery of projects.

The successful candidate should be responsible for the following:

• Developing mining waste management strategies.
• Design, implementation, quality control, and monitoring of waste disposal systems/ tailing storage facilities.
• Attending coordination meetings and workshops.
• Preparation of technical specifications for various mining waste management components including but not limited to, waste collection systems, waste handling and treatment systems, etc.
• Support in other team functions such as Sustainability, Environment Planning and Management and advisory roles.
• Monitor and maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance with relevant waste management codes and regulations.

Technical Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering in relevant discipline (Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field).
• 8-10 years of extensive professional experience in Mining waste management, strong understanding and knowledge of environmental regulations, geotechnical aspects and sustainability practices in the Middles East region and internationally
• Master’s degree and Environment & Sustainability experience is a plus
• Has basic AutoCAD drafting skills
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines and a flexible mindset to working.
• Excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Experience of working on multiple projects, simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset and outcome driven working method.