Site Engineer (FIFO) – Civil/Geotechnical

Knight Piésold; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Piésold’s head office in Australia is in Perth, Western Australia. We are looking for a number of Site Engineers to work on our international site-based projects.

The Site Engineer will travel to site from their home base. The successful candidate will hold an Engineering degree (Geotechnical or Civil) with 5+ years in the mining sector and experience with tailings dam or earth fill dam construction is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with Geotechnical or Civil specialisation.
• Minimum of 5 years mining industry experience; tailings dam or earth fill dam construction experience advantageous.
• Minimum of 1 year working on overseas projects on a Fly In / Fly Out (FIFO) roster.
• Strong understanding of earthworks QA/QC requirements.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Proven track record in site project management, supervision and client liaison; ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the construction of tailings dams on site.
• Quality control and assurance, including soil laboratory testing.
• Supporting the successful implementation and delivery of project scope.

Education

Engineering degree (Geotechnical or Civil)

Job description

About Us

Knight Piésold is a specialised international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. We are proud of the longstanding relationships we have with our clients and delivery of exceptional services on a global scale.

The Role

Knight Piesold’s head office in Australia is in Perth, Western Australia. We are looking for a number of Site Engineers to work on our international site-based projects. The Site Engineer will travel to site from their home base.

The Site Engineer is responsible for:

• Overseeing and managing the construction of tailings dams on site;
• Quality control and assurance, including soil / laboratory testing; and
• Supporting the successful implementation and delivery of project scope.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidates will ideally have:

• Degree qualification in Engineering with either Geotechnical or Civil specialisations;
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience within the mining industry and experience with tailings dam or earth fill dam construction would be advantageous;
• Minimum of 1 year working on overseas projects on a Fly In / Fly Out (FIFO) roster;
• A strong understanding of earthworks QA/QC requirements;
• Excellent communication and reporting skills;
• A proven track record on site project management / supervision and client liaison and able to demonstrate ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders; and
• A commitment to travel internationally.

If you would like to join a growing, dynamic and people-oriented organisation,

Applications from interstate and internationally will be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.