Principal Tailings Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to join our Australia team with offices in Perth, Brisbane or Melbourne. The role focuses on tailings and mine waste facilities, offering leadership on design, modeling, and field monitoring.

You will operate as Engineer of Record on key projects and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across geotechnical and environmental disciplines. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in consulting, strong geotechnical software skills, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (required)
• Advanced degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (preferred)
• Professional registration (preferred)
• Engineer of Record (EoR) (required)
• 8+ years of experience in consulting (required)
• Knowledge of geotechnical software (required)
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools (preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and travel as needed
• Excellent writing and communication skills (required)

Responsabilidades

• Support tailings and mine waste management and operations teams to ensure facility safety.
• Act as Engineer of Record for projects and provide engineering leadership.
• Perform civil/geotechnical/tailings dam design and analyses.
• Develop instrumentation monitoring systems and oversee data.
• Prepare reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Engage with clients and contribute to proposals and business development.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical software

Numerical modeling

Project management

Technical writing

Client development

Excellent communication

Field work & travel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Professional registration (preferred)

Herramientas

Muk3D

Geotechnical analysis software

Instrumentation monitoring systems

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Geosyntec Mining (formerly Red Earth Engineering) is a specialist engineering consultancy and recognised technical leader in mine waste, tailings, geotechnical engineering and geosynthetic containment. Our mission is to help clients succeed by delivering exceptional service and innovative best-value solutions for their emerging issues related to energy, the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

Overview

Geosyntec Mining (formerly Red Earth Engineering) is a specialist engineering consultancy and recognised technical leader in mine waste, tailings, geotechnical engineering and geosynthetic containment. Our mission is to help clients succeed by delivering exceptional service and innovative best-value solutions for their emerging issues related to energy, the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

We are a consultant of choice for several major mining, resource sector and land development companies with operations in Australia. Our expertise, combined with Geosyntec’s world-class reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity and risk, allows us to assist our clients in meeting their engineering challenges and better understanding their risk.

As an example of our commitment to leading the industry in innovation and technical excellence, we have recently announced the establishment of an advanced testing facility led by Dr. David Reid.

We have an opportunity available for a Principal Tailings Engineer to join our Perth, Brisbane or Melbourne office. This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in contributing to and managing innovative and challenging projects including several projects where we are current the designated Engineer or Record.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This role focuses on support our client’s tailings and mine waste management and operational teams to ensure their facilities are safe. Compliance to the latest standards (which are evolving) is critical for mining companies to demonstrate their commitment to ESG and for the Social License to Operate. This role forms part of our team to provide the technical and operation support for Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and Water Storage Facilities (WSF).

As a Principal Tailings Engineer, this role requires the application of the tasks listed below, but also an expanding knowledge of all elements and disciplines required to design these facilities, such as hydrogeology, process, geochemistry, water, civil engineering and social engagement. The expectation of this role is that the candidate will fulfill the role of an Engineer of Record (EoR).

Engineer of Record (EoR)

Further details regarding this position are outlined in the Geosyntec Position expectations for a "Principal" Role.

Some Of The Key Responsibilities May Include

• Civil/Geotechnical/Tailings dam design;
• Geotechnical analyses using various software packages;
• Understanding of tailing deposition modelling (Muk3D)
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterisation;
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems;
• Project/task management and proposal preparation support;
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications;
• Client Development.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (preferred but not essential)
• Engineer of Record (EoR). (required)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (required)
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Valid Australian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)