Senior Tailings Geotechnical Engineer – Perth

SLR Consulting; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Associate Tailings Engineer to join the Perth team. Bring strong geotechnical fundamentals and tailings expertise to lead technical design, site investigations and client engagement across mining projects.

You will contribute to TSF design and governance, mentor engineers, and collaborate with specialists in an international practice. Travel to mine sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years’ direct professional experience in geotechnical and tailings engineering.
• Experience with Tailings Storage Facility and/or geotechnical design, assessment, construction or operational support.
• Strong understanding of advanced soil mechanics and geotechnical principles for Tailings engineering.
• Experience with slope stability, seepage, foundations, liquefaction, seismic assessment, numerical modelling, instrumentation or mine closure.
• Familiarity with ANCOLD and GISTM and relevant industry practice.
• Strong analytical, technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing geotechnical and/or tailings engineering projects, including client liaison, project coordination and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to geotechnical and tailings projects across the project lifecycle, from studies and design through construction, operations and closure.
• Undertake and review geotechnical assessments including stability, seepage, deformation, foundation and seismic assessments.
• Support the design and assessment of Tailings Storage Facilities, mine waste facilities, embankments and water retaining structures.
• Interpret site investigation, laboratory testing and monitoring data to develop appropriate geotechnical design parameters.
• Support site investigations, TSF inspections, construction monitoring and QA/QC activities.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, design documentation and engineering assessments.
• Contribute to dam safety, risk management, surveillance, TARPs, OMS documentation and tailings governance activities.
• Support alignment with GISTM, ANCOLD and other relevant Australian and international guidance.
• Manage small to medium projects or technical work packages, including scope, programme and budget.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams and contractors.
• Support proposals, tenders and business development activities.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tailings engineering

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Civil, Geotechnical or Geological Engineer degree

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

PLAXIS

FLAC

Muk3D

GoldSim

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Associate Tailings Engineer to join the Perth team. Bring strong geotechnical fundamentals and tailings expertise to lead technical design, site investigations and client engagement across mining projects.

You will contribute to TSF design and governance, mentor engineers, and collaborate with specialists in an international practice. Travel to mine sites will be required as needed.