Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Tailings)
Core
Provide technical leadership and engineering direction for Tailings Storage Facilities and mine waste projects across the full lifecycle from design to closure.
Role type
Principal Geotechnical/Tailings Engineer (Senior IC with mentorship)
Builds
Tailings Storage Facilities, mine waste facilities, embankments, and associated infrastructure
Domain
Mining / Geotechnical Engineering
Required skills
Tailings Storage Facility design and assessment, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, liquefaction and seismic assessment, numerical modelling, dam safety management, technical review and assurance, multidisciplinary team leadership, business development
Preferred skills
CPEng professional registration, experience as Engineer of Record (EoR) or Deputy EoR, familiarity with geotechnical software (GeoStudio, Rocscience, PLAXIS, FLAC, Muk3D, GoldSim)
Technologies
GeoStudio, Rocscience, PLAXIS, FLAC, Muk3D, GoldSim
Responsibilities
Lead and review design and assessment of Tailings Storage Facilities and mine waste facilities; Provide senior technical input on stability, seepage, deformation, foundation, liquefaction and seismic assessments; Lead or contribute to projects from concept through closure; Provide technical review and assurance of engineering analyses and design documentation; Support clients with tailings governance, dam safety, risk management, surveillance, TARPs, OMS documentation and operational readiness; Provide advice on alignment with GISTM, ANCOLD and other relevant standards; Lead or support Independent Technical Reviews, Dam Safety Reviews, due diligence assessments and EoR-related services; Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers; Lead multidisciplinary technical teams and coordinate specialist inputs; Support business development, proposals, tenders and strategic project pursuits
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic client relationship management