Specialist Geotechnical

17 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

*Our Opportunity
Location:*
Iron Bridge - Fortescue's Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster:
4D3R FIFO from Perth or Bus in/out Port Hedland

Fortescue is seeking a Specialist Geotechnical & Dam Engineer to join our Iron Bridge Operations. This key role will act as the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE), ensuring the integrity, safety and performance of our Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) and water storage dams. You will play a central part in implementing geotechnical processes, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement in line with the Fortescue Tailings Management Plan.

*Key Responsibilities*

  • Serve as the Appointed RTFE for Iron Bridge Operations, overseeing the full TSF lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry guidelines (e.g. GISTM, ANCOLD) and Fortescue standards.
  • Manage TSF design, construction, operation, governance, risk management and closure activities.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams, Engineer of Record, and Independent Review Boards.
  • Review, update and endorse key TSF documentation, including monitoring reports, OMS manuals and Emergency Response Plans.
  • Provide training, guidance and technical leadership on geotechnical and dam safety practices.

Qualifications And Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining Engineering, Geology or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in tailings management, preferably in a site-based role.
  • Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, geotechnical design and dam safety risk management.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical and mine planning software (e.g. Rocscience, Vulcan, Muk3D desirable).
  • Excellent project management, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Chartered professional accreditation (AusIMM or Engineers Australia) highly regarded.

About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

*Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
*
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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