Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Design and manage tailings and mine waste management facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with evolving standards for mining operations.
Role type
Mid-level IC geotechnical/tailings engineer
Builds
Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and Water Storage Facilities (WSFs)
Domain
Mining / Geotechnical Engineering
Required skills
Geotechnical dam design, Geotechnical analysis, Field investigation coordination, Laboratory testing coordination, Technical report writing, Client relationship management
Preferred skills
Numerical modeling, Advanced degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, Professional registration
Technologies
Geotechnical engineering software, Numerical modeling tools
Responsibilities
Civil/Geotechnical/Tailings dam design, Geotechnical analyses using various software packages, Oversee and co-ordinate geotechnical field investigation programs, Oversee and co-ordinate geotechnical laboratory testing programs, Work closely with Engineers-of-Record (EoR) on long-term operational projects, Write technical reports, proposals, and papers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC