Tailings Engineer

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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

At Gold Fields, we are committed to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams that embody our core values and drive our success. If you have a passion for safety, technology and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we want you to join our innovative team as a Tailings Facility Engineer (TFE). Help us push boundaries and deliver excellence.

As part of this commitment, reporting to the Processing Manager and supported by the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) for Australia, the purpose of the role is to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence in the management of Tailings Storage Facilities across all phases of their lifecycle, from planning and design through to closure and rehabilitation.

This position is offered as a site-based role on a fly-in and fly-out basis from Perth. The roster is 8 days on and 6 days off. Time will also be spent at the Perth corporate office on an as-needed basis to collaborate with the Group tailings team and external consultants on governance and technical oversight.

Why Join Gold Fields?

We care for our people; how can we benefit you?

A family-friendly roster to support your work-life balance

Quarterly Operational Bonus Scheme

Increased annual leave entitlements plus pro rata Long Service Leave after 5 years

Educational assistance to help you continue to grow and learn

What You’ll Do?

As a Technical Specialist, you will:

- Serve as an essential on-the-ground resource to support the Processing Manager and RTFE with the practical aspects of tailings management.

- Facilitate direct, actionable support in implementing strategies, executing plans, and resolving challenges related to the daily operational management of Tailings Storage Facilities.

- Conduct routine and emergency inspections and oversee surveillance and monitoring to align with design intent and performance objectives.

- Assist with the development of tender documents, provide input into the TSF construction tender processes, provide input on construction documentation, and ensure adherence to QA/QC activities.

- Proactively identify and manage tailings-specific risks, maintain critical controls, and contribute to the management of environmental risks associated with the TSFs.

- Ensure compliance with dam operational design intent, applicable dam safety regulations, policies, and guidelines.

- Establish and maintain a formal relationship with the Engineer of Record (EoR) through regular meetings, ensuring clear communication and coordination.

About you?

You are a motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Your strengths lie in stakeholder engagement, adaptability and flexibility, diligence and dedication, effective communication with both operators and senior management and a passion for sustainable practices.

What will You Contribute to the Team?

Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil or Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.

Extensive experience in project, civil or geotechnical engineering.

Experience coordinating engineering projects, site investigations, mining-related construction and commissioning projects.

Working knowledge of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

Practical knowledge of IT engineering systems that analyse slope stability, seepage, hydraulic modelling, and deposition modelling (e.g., GeoStudio, Rocscience, Muk3D).

A valid manual Driver’s Licence.

Proven problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from Female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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