Principal Tailings Engineer

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia WSP Full time

About the Role:

This is an opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the success of WSP's Mine Waste team. You will collaborate with experienced professionals on iconic projects to drive future-ready outcomes that benefit clients and communities.

At WSP, you will find the scale and reach needed to work on complex projects that make a lasting impact. Our global team of mining professionals is dedicated to decarbonizing mining operations and supporting the industry's transition to a greener future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of technical solutions for tailings design studies and related analyses.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight as the Engineer of Record and Deputy Engineer of Record.
  • Liaise with specialists from various disciplines and offices within WSP.
  • Contribute to the development of project teams and ensure the implementation of technical standards.
  • Identify and assess credible failure modes and their impact on tailings storage facilities.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional, and international consulting assignments.
  • Provide mentoring and technical guidance to staff in the regional team and review their project work.
  • Deliver best practice consulting services to clients in Australia and overseas.
  • Offer recommendations on tailings and mine waste management to clients.
  • Maintain effective client relationships and generate consulting business.
  • Build and maintain business networks.
  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and quality control for tailings, mine waste, heap leach, and similar assignments.

About You:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mining Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience in tailings/mine waste projects, preferably in a consulting environment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • A current manual driver's license.
  • A balance of innovation, quality, and technical excellence with delivery to timelines and cost.
  • Flexibility to adapt to project outcomes.
  • An adoption of the 'Best for PB' approach in daily activities.
  • Self-management and leadership under pressure.
  • A future-minded and strategic approach.
  • A focus on quality and cost.

About WSP:

WSP is a global leader in engineering professional services, with a presence in 15 offices in Australia and a team of over 6,000 talented professionals. We provide technical expertise in sustainable solutions and engineer projects that contribute to a better future.

At WSP, we value diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage our employees to be curious and innovative. With access to global scale and reach, you will have the opportunity to connect with the brightest minds in the field and make a meaningful impact.

Join WSP and be part of a team that is shaping the future of engineering and construction.



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