DESCRIPTION

Our established Geosciences team provides a range of first-class geotechnical engineering services using a wide variety of investigation and analysis techniques. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer with a background in Tailings and Mine Waste to join our team of professionals in our Geosciences business. This role is based in Brisbane with flexible working arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours, additional Purchased Leave and other flexibility options.

QUALIFICATIONS

Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical, Geological or Civil Engineering
Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-Fortitude Valley
Work Locations :
Brisbane 515 St Paul’s Terr QLD
Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Nov 21, 2023, 5:09:11 PM
Req ID: 230004R0
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DAY TO DAY TASKS WOULD INVOLVE:

• Contribute to projects related to TSF and waste rock landform spanning the mining lifecycle from planning through design, operation, permitting, monitoring, and closure.
• Understanding of mining operations and tailings and mine waste management, geotechnical material characterization (particularly mined materials), slope stability, seismic deformation analyses, liquefaction potential, seismic hazard assessments, seepage and foundation characteristics of dams/tailings storage facilities
• Supervising or witnessing field investigations
• Managing a diverse range of projects from inception to completion
• Participating in the quoting and delivery of projects; ensuring work outputs are of a high technical standard to meet client expectations and timelines.
• Working as part of a team on a wide range of projects with experienced and highly qualified engineers, hydrogeologists, geotechnicians and environmental scientists/engineers
• Undertaking engineering judgement, interpretation and analysis of data to develop and implement best practice to provide practical and commercial solutions
• Producing high quality technical reports
• A commitment to being SaferTogether – looking out for the health and safety of ourselves and those around us at all times

TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THIS ROLE YOU’LL NEED:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical, Geological or Civil Engineering
• Has attained or is working towards RPEQ / CPEng / NER
• At least three years’ experience in geotechnical engineering preferably in the field of tailings and mine waste management
• Driving licence and the ability to travel to remote sites for project work
• Strong report writing coupled with excellent communication skills