Senior - Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer

3 days ago

Spring Hill, Queensland, Australia Geosyntec Consultants Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Overview
Geosyntec is growing in Australia. We now have over 110 practitioners across the country, with offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast. In 2022, Red Earth Engineering joined the Geosyntec family of companies, bringing with them some of the very best expertise in the mine tailings and water dam sectors.

We are now the tailings and geotechnical consultant of choice for several major mining companies with operations in Australia. As an example of our commitment to leading the industry in innovation and technical excellence, we have recently announced the establishment of an advanced testing facility led by Dr. David Reid. Our expertise, combined with Geosyntec's world-class reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity and risk allows us to assist our client in meeting their engineering challenges and better understanding their risk.

We have an opportunity available for a
Senior - Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
to join our
Perth
office. This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in contributing to and managing innovative and challenging projects.

Our Projects Include

  • Mine waste and tailings management studies
  • Tailings storage facility design
  • Mine site civil infrastructure design
  • Mine closure planning and design
  • Dam safety reviews and audits
  • Geotechnical investigations, assessments and analysis to support the above.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This role focuses on support our client's tailings and mine waste management and operational teams to ensure their facilities are safe. Compliance to the latest standards (which are evolving) is critical for mining companies to demonstrate their commitment to ESG and for the Social License to Operate. This role forms part of our team to provide the technical and operation support for Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and Water Storage Facilities (WSF).

As a Senior - Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer, this role requires the application of the tasks listed below (geotechnical engineer), but also an expanding knowledge of all elements and disciplines required to design these facilities, such as hydrogeology, process, geochemistry, water, civil engineering and social engagement.

Some Of The Key Responsibilities May Include

  • Civil/Geotechnical/Tailings dam design;
  • Geotechnical analyses using various software packages;
  • Understanding of tailing deposition modelling (Muk3D)
  • Geotechnical and environmental site characterisation;
  • Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems;
  • Some Project/task management and proposal preparation support;
  • Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications;

Education and Licensure

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (required)
  • Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (preferred)
  • Professional registration (preferred but not essential)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

  • Directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • 5 to 10+ years of consulting experience operating within a geotechnical practice group
  • Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software. (required)
  • Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
  • Civil or tailings engineering general
  • Experience in the GIS, CAD or Tailings Modelling software (i.e. QGIS, 12d, AutoCAD, Civil3D, or Muk3D)
  • Familiarity with dam safety guidelines including ANCOLD, GISTM, CDA and WA-DMR
  • Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
  • Field work and overnight travel may be required.
  • Valid Australian driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Culture/EEO Statement
We Offer

  • Attractive remuneration package with additional benefits:

  • Your choice of office to be based, pending your location.

  • Hybrid working arrangements i.e. work from home options.
  • Monthly rostered day off (RDO).
  • Birthday leave day.
  • Caring and bonding leave.
  • Option to purchase up to 2 additional weeks of annual leave each year.
  • Novated lease salary packaging available.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

  • Annual Mid-Year Team building and Christmas functions.

  • Principal level and EoR career paths available to the right candidate

  • A positive, diverse, and vibrant workplace
  • Global movement program (throughout the Geosyntec Company)

Our culture is fundamental to our success and is built on our vision of:

  • Maintaining a vibrant, practice-centred business.
  • Engage in continuous self-improvement and ongoing reinvention.
  • Be highly regarded in core markets for delivering best-value solutions for our clients.
  • Create exceptional career opportunities for our people.
  • Be true professionals and consummate team players.

Not meeting all the requirements? Don't let that discourage you from applying. REE is committed to fostering a diverse workplace built on excellence, strong principles, and integrity. If you're interested and willing to learn in this role but your experience doesn't match every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply anyway. We're excited to hear from you.

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