Tailings Engineer

Evolution Mining; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive parental leave benefits (18

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Flexible work options

Attractive rosters

Live-local incentives and allowances

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Tailings Engineer to safeguard and shape Ernest Henry's Tailings Storage Facility, leveraging operations oversight, design, project delivery and contractor management. You will monitor TSF performance, analyse geotechnical data, review designs, coordinate contractors, and lead civil infrastructure projects, while ensuring compliance with regulations and ANCOLD.

This role offers FIFO options from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns on an 8/6 roster, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Mining Engineering.
• Experience in tailings management, water management, geotechnical engineering or civil infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to TSF operations, construction, surveillance or dam safety management.
• Strong project delivery and contractor management experience.
• Experience interpreting monitoring data and translating findings into practical operational outcomes.
• Confidence preparing technical reports and communicating with operational, technical and leadership stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess TSF performance through inspections, instrumentation monitoring and surveillance.
• Analyse geotechnical, stability and water management data to identify risks.
• Review engineering designs, construction methodologies and quality assurance activities for TSF upgrades and raises.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and site stakeholders to safely deliver projects and operational outcomes.
• Lead the planning and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across roads, drainage, dams, buttresses and site facilities.
• Ensure compliance with Queensland legislation, company standards and ANCOLD guidelines.

Skills

Monitoring & instrumentation

Geotechnical data analysis

Project delivery

Contractor management

Civil infrastructure planning

Education

Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Mining Engineering

Job description

• Own the performance and future development of a critical Tailings Storage Facility
• Lead high-impact infrastructure and construction projects across site
• Residential or FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns on an 8/6 roster

Who we are

We're a bold team with a bright future; and we're looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We're transforming mines and uplifting careers. We've extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We're transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you'll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What's the opportunity?

As a Tailings Engineer, you'll play a key role in safeguarding and shaping one of Ernest Henry's most critical assets.

Working within the Tailings Management team, you'll combine operational oversight, engineering design, project delivery and contractor management to ensure the safe operation and ongoing development of our Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) and associated surface infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on involvement across the full lifecycle of tailings management, from monitoring dam performance and reviewing designs through to leading construction activities, civil projects and future TSF raises. Your work will directly contribute to the long-term sustainability and success of Ernest Henry Operations.

In this role, you'll:

• Monitor and assess TSF performance through inspections, instrumentation monitoring and surveillance programs
• Analyse geotechnical, stability and water management data to identify risks and optimise performance
• Review engineering designs, construction methodologies and quality assurance activities for TSF upgrades and raises
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and site stakeholders to safely deliver projects and operational outcomes
• Lead the planning and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across roads, drainage, dams, buttresses and site facilities
• Ensure compliance with Queensland legislation, company standards and ANCOLD guidelines.

Why Ernest Henry Operations?

Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment, high standards and great management team. With a mine life to 2040 and doubled ore reserves, there are countless opportunities for people to evolve and give their career an uplift.

Choose what suits your lifestyle best. Live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry, It's a great place for families, and you can enjoy our competitive live-local incentives and allowances. Or choose fly-in, fly-out (FIFO), with attractive rosters. Being away from home is easier when you get to stay in a high-quality camp with top-class facilities. Our FIFO people openly refer to the close-knit community as their second family.

The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here's how we back that up:

• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Flexible work options - we know flexibility looks different for everyone
• Attractive rosters
• Competitive live-local incentives and allowances for employees who choose to live in Cloncurry.

Does this sound like you?

You're an engineer who enjoys balancing technical problem solving with practical project delivery. You want more than a desk-based role and are motivated by seeing engineering solutions implemented in the field.

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy working across operations, construction and asset management while influencing the performance of a critical mining asset. Ideally, you'll also bring:

• A degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Mining Engineering
• Experience in tailings management, water management, geotechnical engineering or civil infrastructure projects
• Exposure to TSF operations, construction, surveillance or dam safety management
• Strong project delivery and contractor management experience
• Experience interpreting monitoring data and translating findings into practical operational outcomes
• Confidence preparing technical reports and communicating with operational, technical and leadership stakeholders.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you'd like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.

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