Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Design and assess tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and water storage facilities (WSFs) for mining clients to ensure safety and compliance with evolving standards.
Role type
Mid-level IC geotechnical/tailings engineer
Builds
Tailings storage facility designs, dam safety assessments, and mine closure plans
Domain
Mining, geotechnical engineering, tailings management
Required skills
Geotechnical dam design, geotechnical analysis, field investigation coordination, laboratory testing coordination, technical report writing, GIS usage, CAD usage, slope stability analysis, dam safety guideline knowledge
Preferred skills
Hydrogeology knowledge, geochemistry knowledge, civil engineering knowledge, social engagement skills, QGIS experience, 12d experience, Muk3D experience, CPENG status
Technologies
Tablogs, Holebase, QGIS, 12d, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Muk3D, Slope/W
Responsibilities
Perform civil/geotechnical/tailings dam design, conduct geotechnical analyses using software packages, oversee geotechnical field investigation programs, oversee geotechnical laboratory testing programs, write technical reports and proposals, develop geotechnical assessment capabilities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC