Mine Closure Specialist

At KCB, we pride ourselves on our global reputation for technical excellence and our innovative approach to solving complex problems. Our diverse and inclusive teams bring creative perspectives, and our size allows us to tackle exciting projects in a positive work environment. Our tagline, Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge, says a lot about who we are.

KCB is a team of professionals whose passion is to provide solutions to our clients while reducing potential risks to the wider community and environment. Our clients are predominantly from the resources sector and we work on both Australian and international projects. KCB has ambition to be the provider-of-choice for mine closure solutions by leveraging off our world-leading reputation for mine waste management (tailings and waste rock), surface water management, hydrogeology, and geochemistry. To achieve our ambition (and support you in achieving yours), KCB needs your help as a senior
- to principal-level engineer or scientist to fill the role of Mine Closure Specialist based within our Brisbane, Perth, and/or Newcastle offices. If you share our passion and ambition, please apply.

KCB offers you an increasingly rare opportunity in the consulting world to be part of a team that is small enough for all faces to be familiar yet big enough to tackle some of the most complex engineering and geoscience problems facing the mining industry. At KCB you will become an integral part of a highly-experienced, industry-leading team which has an average of over 15 years professional experience.

As a Mine Closure Specialist, you will lead and support delivery of mine closure projects with support from KCB's multi-disciplinary skillset.

**This role will give you the opportunity to**:

- Manage projects, lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers.
- Coordinate and manage the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary closure plans, studies and projects.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for developing the mine closure solutions business.
- Develop scopes and proposals for complex closure plans, studies and projects.
- Build closure planning capability within KCB through mentoring and supporting team members.

**Attributes & Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mining)
- Demonstrated experience in the mining, energy or related industries sectors.
- Effective communication skills across multiple stakeholder groups, including technical teams (internal/external), and the public.

**We value your**:

- Extensive experience in delivery of mine closure planning and implementation scopes;
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision-making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals
- Passion for business development, strategic business planning, particularly in developing and growing a team.
- Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success
- Ability and willingness to engage remotely with teams in offices around Australia and overseas and to work autonomously
- Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence
- Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams

**What we offer in addition to an exciting role**:

- Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.
- Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
- Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.
- Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.
- Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.
- Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being.
- Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.
- Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

This role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Contact Richard Lumb | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist
07 3518 0925

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