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Principal Tailings Engineer

Perth, Western Australia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide technical leadership and advisory services for tailings storage facilities and mine waste projects across the full asset lifecycle.

Role type

Principal Tailings Engineer (Senior IC with mentorship)

Builds

Tailings governance frameworks, risk management systems, and regulatory compliance strategies for mining clients.

Domain

Mining / Geotechnical Engineering / Dam Safety

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Tailings engineering, earthworks design, embankment design, seepage management, stability assessment, water management, dam safety, regulatory compliance (GISTM/ANCOLD/CDA), client advisory, team leadership, business development

Preferred skills

Postgraduate qualifications in engineering, Chartered Engineer status (CPEng/RPEQ/RPEV), international project experience

Technologies

GISTM, ANCOLD Guidelines, CDA Dam Safety Guidelines

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning and design of tailings management facilities; Act as technical advisor on risk management and dam safety; Lead or contribute to Independent Technical Reviews and Engineer of Record support; Provide strategic guidance on regulatory implementation; Mentor junior engineers; Represent the firm at industry forums.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic advisory and mentorship

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