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Experienced Professional, Mining Engineering

WSP · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Entry LevelExternal listingfull-time7 days ago

About The Role

  • applicant will undertake specialized analyses and studies related to hydrology and hydrotechniques
  • for mining water projects. This work will be carried out under the direction of a global team of mining,
  • geotechnical, and civil engineering professionals.
  • The applicant will report to the Mining Team Leader as part of WSP's GCC-IN Global Mining Team. The
  • goal is to deliver the highest standards of technical work, contributing to the ongoing success of the
  • mining projects by supporting the client-focused delivery of projects. Close collaboration with WSP's
  • mining leaders will be a key aspect of the role. Technical responsibilities will include conducting
  • hydrotechnical studies, reviewing data, and preparing inputs for reports related to mine water
  • projects.
  • The successful applicant would be responsible for the following.
  • Lead and manage comprehensive water resource management studies for mining projects, from

conceptual design through to implementation and optimization.

  • Utilize advanced modelling and simulation tools to predict water-related risks and evaluate

mitigation measures, enabling data-driven decision-making for clients.

  • Evaluating mine tailings dam integrity, encompassing computed aided models for dam break scenarios.
  • Conduct hydrological studies, including desk-based research, conceptual, analytical, and numerical modeling, and analyze data along with input/output uncertainties.
  • Conduct analysis of storms, undertake hydraulic computations, and engage in 1D/2D hydraulic

simulation to estimate floods and assess risks. This includes the preliminary design and estimation of costs for flood mitigation measures at mining sites.

  • Lead the team in the design of water management infrastructure for mines, spanning from initial feasibility studies to detailed civil engineering stages.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to the overall knowledge sharing within the firm.
  • Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and presentations for clients, showcasing project outcomes, findings, and recommendations.
  • Execute project management responsibilities, such as composing reports and proposals, interacting with clients, and offering guidance to staff members.

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

  • Experience undertaking flood related studies for environmental assessments and infrastructure
  • design projects across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on Mining, Water and Urban
  • Development sectors would be desirable.
  • Total Experience 10+ Years.
  • Strong knowledge hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality modelling practices and guidelines.

Proficiency in relevant Australian guidelines is preferred.

  • Experience in software used for hydrology models and hydraulic models such as TUFLOW, ICM,

HEC-RAS and associated GIS software programs (QGIS).

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a demonstrated ability to apply them to Australian water resources challenges.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Desired Skills

  • Track record of successfully delivering water related projects.
  • Meeting Clients needs, as well as programme and budgetary constraints.
  • Proven technical expertise in the civil/water resource enginering field with an established reputation in the local market.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to the overall knowledge sharing within the firm.
  • Experienced with managing a water resource engineers and supporting mining business based outside of India.
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and apply innovation in day-to-day work.
  • Master/Phd degree in water resource engineering is preferred.
  • Extensive professional experience 10+ years in water resources engineering.
  • Experience in the International context is preferred.

BGV

  • Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
  • Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

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