Tailings & Mine Waste Technical Director | Lead TSF Design

GHD

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 155,000 - 258,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Holiday pay

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Technical Director – Tailings to lead and support tailings and mine waste projects for the US mining business, with opportunities to grow client relationships and contribute to business development.

The role requires a geotechnical or civil engineer with 20+ years' dam and mine waste experience, Registered Professional Engineer, and ability to mentor staff within a hybrid work environment across West region offices including Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering (Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical).
Minimum of 20 years of geotechnical and civil engineering experience relating to dams and mine waste.
Registered Professional Engineer.
Established industry profile through professional associations and publications.
Knowledge of design of dam types including embankment, tailings, and concrete dams.
Ability to grow a team and mentor junior staff.
Strong knowledge of American and international standards and industry practices.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on multi-disciplinary teams for planning, field investigations, feasibility studies and detailed design activities.
Lead TSF design including deposition planning, water management, foundations, embankment dam stability, hydraulic analyses, seismic analyses, and groundwater analyses.
Scope and lead geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
Participate in dam safety inspections and dam safety risk assessments.
Develop client and internal relationships nationally and internationally.
Mentor and train other GHD staff.