Principal Tailings Engineer

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Senior Recruitment Advisor at Harmony Australasia

• 16/12 Days Roster FIFO Australia/PNG
• Opportunity to work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. Harmony owns 100% of the Eva Copper project, a near-term copper project in Queensland, Australia. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

This role will be offered as a FIFO opportunity from/to Australia working on a 16/12 day roster.

Reporting to the Tailings Manager, the Principal Tailings Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic oversight for the safe, compliant, and effective operation and construction of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) at the Hidden Valley operation. This role ensures that engineering practices align with company standards, industry best practice (including ANCOLD, GISTM, CDA), and applicable regulatory requirements.

As Principal Tailings Engineer, the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing leadership and technical oversight across tailings engineering, construction, and surveillance activities.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of construction scopes, engineering designs, and execution plans.
• Liaising with the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE), Engineer of Record (EoR), consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Monitoring performance of TSFs through regular inspections, instrumentation reviews, and risk assessments.
• Leading the implementation of QA/QC procedures and ensure construction is executed to design specifications
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and geotechnical standards and procedures
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior engineers and site technical personnel.
• Maintaining technical documentation, including design records, change controls, inspection reports, and risk registers.
• Providing input into tailings governance processes, including ANCOLD conformance and audit preparedness.
• Contributing to ongoing improvement of tailings management practices and operational efficiency.

About You:

You must be a highly experienced professional who is self-motivated and able to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team environment holding the following qualifications and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Mining Engineering)
• Experienced in mining planning software.
• Wide range of experience in technical and engineering aspects of mine design and operation.
• Planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.

What are the benefits of working at Hidden Valley?

• The opportunity to work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce.
• Work for a company who values their employees and recognises their contribution.
• Excellent safety record.
• Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and Qantas Club.
• Access to Harmony's benefits discounts scheme.

The successful applicant must be able to meet the requirements for a PNG Work Permit application and a Federal Police Clearance. If you have a current passport or can obtain one as soon as possible, and are confident you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to fulfil this role, then please apply now.

To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website www.harmony.co.za

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement
• IndustriesMining

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