Global Site Engineer - Civil/Geotechnical (FIFO & Travel)

Knight Piésold; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Piésold’s head office in Australia is in Perth, Western Australia. We are looking for a number of Site Engineers to work on our international site-based projects.

The Site Engineer will travel to site from their home base. The successful candidate will hold an Engineering degree (Geotechnical or Civil) with 5+ years in the mining sector and experience with tailings dam or earth fill dam construction is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with Geotechnical or Civil specialisation.
• Minimum of 5 years mining industry experience; tailings dam or earth fill dam construction experience advantageous.
• Minimum of 1 year working on overseas projects on a Fly In / Fly Out (FIFO) roster.
• Strong understanding of earthworks QA/QC requirements.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Proven track record in site project management, supervision and client liaison; ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the construction of tailings dams on site.
• Quality control and assurance, including soil laboratory testing.
• Supporting the successful implementation and delivery of project scope.

Education

Engineering degree (Geotechnical or Civil)

Job description

Knight Piésold’s head office in Australia is in Perth, Western Australia. We are looking for a number of Site Engineers to work on our international site-based projects.

The Site Engineer will travel to site from their home base. The successful candidate will hold an Engineering degree (Geotechnical or Civil) with 5+ years in the mining sector and experience with tailings dam or earth fill dam construction is advantageous.