Onsite Principal Tailings Engineer

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About the role

  • Join Geosyntec as a Principal Tailings Engineer managing innovative projects in tailings and mine waste management. Work with major mining companies ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Support our client’s tailings and mine waste management and operational teams to ensure their facilities are safe.
  • Provide the technical and operation support for Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and Water Storage Facilities (WSF).
  • Fulfill the role of an Engineer of Record (EoR).
  • Civil/Geotechnical/Tailings dam design.
  • Geotechnical analyses using various software packages.
  • Understanding of tailing deposition modelling (Muk3D).
  • Geotechnical and environmental site characterisation.
  • Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems.
  • Project/task management and proposal preparation support.
  • Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications.
  • Client Development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (required)
  • Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (preferred)
  • At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software (required)
  • Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
  • Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
  • Valid Australian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Benefits

  • Professional registration (preferred but not essential)
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Principal Tailings Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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