Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Australia seeks a Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer to manage innovative projects in tailings and mine waste management. The successful candidate will bring 5 to 10+ years of consulting experience, particularly in geotechnical practices, and will be involved in designing tailings storage facilities and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in geotechnical software, and a willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of consulting experience within a geotechnical practice group.
• Directly relevant experience in a consulting environment.
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design civil/geotechnical/tailings dams.
• Conduct geotechnical analyses and site characterisation.
• Develop monitoring systems for Tailings Storage Facilities.

Skills

Geotechnical analyses using various software packages

Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software

Excellent writing and communication skills

Experience in GIS, CAD or Tailings Modelling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Muk3D

QGIS

Job description

Overview

Geosyntec is growing in Australia. We now have over 110 practitioners across the country, with offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast. In 2022, Red Earth Engineering joined the Geosyntec family of companies, bringing with them some of the very best expertise in the mine tailings and water dam sectors. We are now the tailings and geotechnical consultant of choice for several major mining companies with operations in Australia. 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. Our expertise, combined with Geosyntec’s world-class reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity and risk allows us to assist our client in meeting their engineering challenges and better understanding their risk.

We have an opportunity available for a Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer to join our Perth office. 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 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;
• 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)
• 5 to 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)