Senior Tailings Engineer - Strategy, Governance & Leadership

WSP in Australia; Western Australia; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working options

Zusammenfassung

WSP is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to lead tailings and mine waste projects across Australia and internationally. You will provide technical leadership, act as a trusted client advisor, and drive governance, design reviews, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

You will mentor junior engineers, support business development, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable tailings solutions for iconic projects and grow WSP's Mine Advisory practice.

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years' experience in tailings, mine waste, geotechnical engineering, or related consulting.
• Leadership on design, operation, governance, and closure planning of TSFs.
• Knowledge of GISTM, ANCOLD, CDA guidelines and Australian/international frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead reviews and provide Engineer of Record support.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical leadership across tailings and mine waste projects from concept to closure.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning, design, and governance of tailings facilities.
• Advise clients on tailings risk management, dam safety and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to independent reviews and regulatory compliance activities.
• Support development of tailings governance, TARPs, and risk management frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and represent WSP in industry forums.

Kenntnisse

Tailings engineering

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining or Environmental Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

WSP is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to lead tailings and mine waste projects across Australia and internationally. You will provide technical leadership, act as a trusted client advisor, and drive governance, design reviews, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

You will mentor junior engineers, support business development, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, sustainable tailings solutions for iconic projects and grow WSP's Mine Advisory practice.