Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Mining seeks a Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer to lead tailings and mine waste projects across multiple Australian offices. You will contribute to dam design, site investigations and environmental data interpretation, while mentoring teams and ensuring regulatory compliance and project delivery.

You will apply advanced geotechnical methods, coordinate instrumentation and model tailings behaviour, with travel to client sites as needed. A strong consulting background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (required).
• Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (preferred).
• Professional registration (preferred but not essential).
• Directly relevant experience in a consulting environment (required).
• 10+ years of consulting experience in geotechnical practice.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering software (required).
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools (preferred).
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, multi-project handling, deadlines, travel to client facilities (required).
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Valid Australian driver’s license for business travel (required).

Responsibilities

• Civil/Geotechnical/Tailings dam design.
• Geotechnical analyses using software packages.
• Tailings deposition modelling (Muk3D) understanding.
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterisation.
• Instrumentation monitoring systems development/management.
• Project/task management and proposal support.
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, specifications.

Skills

Geotechnical consulting

10+ years experience

Geotechnical software

Numerical modeling

Civil/tailings engineering

GIS/CAD/Tailings tools

Dam safety guidelines

Writing/communication

Field work

Travel for site audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Professional registration (preferred)

Tools

QGIS

12d

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Muk3D

Job description

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 Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer to join our Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Hobartoffice. This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in contributing to and managing innovative and challenging projects.

Our projects include:

• Mine waste and tailings management studies
• Tailings storage facility design
• Mine site civil infrastructure design
• Mine closure planning and design
• Dam safety reviews and audits
• Geotechnical investigations, assessments and analysis to support the above.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

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 Senior - Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer, this role requires the application of the tasks listed below (geotechnical engineer), 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.

Some of the key responsibilitiesmay 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;
• Some Project/task management and proposal preparation support;
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications;

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)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• 10+ years of consulting experience operating within a geotechnical practice group
• 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)
• Civil or tailings engineering general
• Experience in the GIS, CAD or Tailings Modelling software (i.e. QGIS, 12d, AutoCAD, Civil3D, or Muk3D)
• Familiarity with dam safety guidelines including ANCOLD, GISTM, CDA and WA-DMR
• 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)

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