QA/QC Engineer - Tailings

Knight Piesold Consulting; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Piésold Consulting in Manila, Philippines, seeks an experienced QA/QC Engineer to lead quality on international site projects, with emphasis on tailings facilities, earthworks, and geotechnical works. The role requires coordinating field and lab testing, compiling QA/QC records, and reporting outcomes to project teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA/QC for mining infrastructure, supports FIFO rosters, and is prepared to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in QA/QC for mining infrastructure.
• Understanding of earthworks QA/QC requirements.
• Experience coordinating laboratory and in-situ testing for earthworks materials.
• Experience on international FIFO rosters.
• Willingness to travel internationally for site assignments.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect Tailings Storage Facility construction and earthworks QA/QC.
• Implement and manage quality control processes for earthworks and HDPE liner installation.
• Prepare QA/QC documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with contractors and site teams to resolve issues.
• Support project delivery through proactive monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee field and laboratory testing to ensure compliance.

Skills

QA/QC

Earthworks QA

Lab testing

Geotechnical

FIFO international

Education

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

About Us

Knight Piésold is a specialised international consulting firm providing engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. We are proud of the strong, long-term relationships we maintain with our clients and our track record of delivering exceptional services worldwide.

With over 100 years of experience and offices across the globe, we work on projects that are diverse both geographically and technically. Our portfolio spans projects in Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America.

About You

• We’re seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer with previous bulk earthworks and lab testing experience, ideally with Tailings Storage Facilities.

As a QA/QC Engineer, you will play a key role in monitoring and verifying quality on site, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring that all works, particularly tailings dam and earthworks construction, comply with project requirements. You’ll also liaise with contractors, supervise field and lab testing, and provide timely reports to support successful project delivery.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer to join our team, based in the Philippines. This role will primarily involve working on international site-based projects in Asia and Africa on a fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster.

The QA/QC Engineer will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and inspecting all aspects of Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) construction and other mine infrastructure works, with a strong focus on earthworks and geotechnical quality.
• Implementing and managing quality control processes for earthworks and HDPE liner installation to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Preparing QA/QC documentation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring quality-related issues are addressed promptly in coordination with the design office.
• Liaising effectively with contractors and site teams to resolve issues and maintain compliance.
• Supporting project delivery through proactive monitoring, reporting, and coordination of QA/QC activities.
• Overseeing and verifying field and laboratory testing of construction materials to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in QA/QC roles for mining infrastructure projects, particularly tailings dams or large-scale earthworks.
• Proven understanding of earthworks QA/QC requirements.
• Experience coordinating and reviewing results of laboratory and in-situ testing for earthworks and geotechnical construction materials.
• Experience working on international FIFO rosters.
• Commitment to travel internationally for extended site-based assignments.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• If you believe you have most of the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you!