Principal Tailings Engineer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia SLR Full time

About the Role

SLR Consulting APAC is a leading consulting firm with a strong presence in 24 modern offices across the region. Our team of experts represents a diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities, including engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Tailings Engineer to join our growing national and global mine waste team. Based out of our modern riverside Brisbane offices, this role offers a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of tailings facility and water dam projects at the technical advisory level, across a portfolio of mine sites locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in growing the size and technical development of the team.
  • Have autonomy and recognition in your contribution to a diverse range of projects from inception to completion.
  • Work with an extremely capable and experienced team to support your preferred technical specialism(s) and ambitions for Professional Development.
  • Develop meaningful and genuine relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Establish and elevate your reputation amongst a team of international professionals, to become a leader within a diverse business on an exciting growth curve.

What makes us different

  • We understand tailings management is a multidisciplinary field where you will have the opportunity to interact and work with industry-leading professionals in civil engineering, geochemistry, hydrology, hydrogeology, environment, and closure.
  • We are committed to applying industry best practice to tailings management and we understand the dynamic environment and rapidly increasing knowledge base within the field.
  • We strive to build strong, trusting, and lasting relationships with our clients.
  • We have global expertise in tailings management and implement a collaborative approach to our team resourcing.

Experience

  • A minimum of 10 years of specialisation and demonstrated experience in tailings engineering in a consulting role, with tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering.
  • Registered Professional Engineer, or eligible to register immediately.
  • Previous experience leading and overseeing projects from concept to final design and implementation and provide direction and advice to clients.
  • Good appreciation of quality and risk management processes within a consulting firm.
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills (English) and strong ability to transfer these skills in preparation of fee proposals, engineering reports, design specifications, and design drawings.

Our Benefits

  • Hybrid work model – a mix of in-office and at-home work, where you choose where you work best.
  • Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey.
  • Professional memberships paid for by SLR and attendance at key networking/industry events.
  • Global and regional mobility.

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