Geotechnical Engineer-Tailings

Company description:

Workplace Type: Onsite

About Newmont

At Newmont, we're not just a world-leading gold and metals producer - we're a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Cadia

Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method.

We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential (drive-in / drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organizations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.

Who we're looking for

We have an opportunity for an experienced Tailings Geotechnical Engineer to play a critical role in the governance and safe management of our tailings and water storage facilities. This position focuses on dam safety, regulatory compliance, and geotechnical monitoring to ensure the long-term integrity of our operations.

You will be at the forefront of implementing the Dam Safety Management Plan (DSMP), driving governance excellence, and contributing to the continual improvement of tailings stewardship in alignment with ANCOLD, ICOLD, and GISTM standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead implementation and improvement of the Dam Safety Management Plan (DSMP).
• Ensure compliance with legislation, permits, and industry standards (ANCOLD, ICOLD, GISTM).
• Coordinate evidence for audits, inspections, and reviews (EOR, ITRB).
• Maintain the Tailings & Water Risk Register and support periodic Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs).
• Manage governance actions from audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Collate and maintain geotechnical data for dams and storage facilities.
• Conduct engineering observations and monitoring (visual, seepage, remote sensing).
• Implement and interpret advanced monitoring (radar, LiDAR, GPS, InSAR, drones).
• Assess slope stability and embankment integrity.
• Analyse tailings and water storage facility performance.
• Provide technical input to operational and capital planning.
• Develop and deliver geotechnical monitoring reports for stakeholders.
• Support training and awareness programs to strengthen dam safety culture.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in geotechnical monitoring , analysis and reporting and will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Additionally, you will also possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in Tailings management, Dam safety, or Geotechnical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ANCOLD/ICOLD guidelines and GISTM principle
• Background in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance - Highly regarded

Please note this is a 7/7 D/S Residential role in Orange NSW

Job description:

Tailings Geotechnical Engineer Opportunity at Newmont Cadia