Senior Geotechnical & Tailings Leader

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd

Perth

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Principal Geotechnical/Tailings engineer with 15+ years of experience to provide technical leadership on Tailings Storage Facilities and mine waste projects from concept through delivery. This senior, client-facing role offers opportunities to mentor engineers, lead multidisciplinary teams and shape governance and design across Australia.

You will influence design, risk management and dam safety, with exposure to GISTM and ANCOLD guidelines, travel

Qualifications

15+ years of professional experience in tailings, mine waste, dams or geotechnical engineering.
Extensive tailings facility design, assessment, construction and operational support.
Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, tailings behaviour and geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across tailings, mine waste and geotechnical projects.
Lead and review the design and assessment of Tailings Storage Facilities, mine waste facilities, embankments and associated infrastructure.
Provide senior technical input on stability, seepage, deformation, foundation, liquefaction and seismic assessments.
Lead or contribute to projects from concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction, operations and closure.
Provide technical review and assurance of engineering analyses, reports, design documentation and recommendations.
Support clients with tailings governance, dam safety, risk management, surveillance, TARPs, OMS documentation and operational readiness.
Provide advice on alignment with GISTM, ANCOLD and other relevant Australian and international standards and guidance.
Lead or support Independent Technical Reviews, Dam Safety Reviews, due diligence assessments and EoR-related services.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to senior, intermediate and junior engineers.
Lead multidisciplinary technical teams and coordinate specialist inputs.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
Support business development, proposals, tenders and strategic project pursuits.
Contribute to technical excellence, knowledge sharing and capability development across SLR.