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Senior Tailings Engineer

CMW Geosciences27 open roles

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About Us

Since starting in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 23 offices with over 350 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate engineers and geologists who provide quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

As part of the Kiwa Group, we're backed by a global network of 12,000+ staff across 35+ countries

About the role

Our Perth Tailings team continues to grow, and we are seeking an experienced Senior Tailings Engineer to join our specialist geotechnical and tailings group.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of tailings and mine waste projects across Australia and internationally. You will work closely with our principals and senior technical specialists while helping develop our growing team and client relationships.

The role is suited to an experienced engineer with strong geotechnical fundamentals, practical consulting experience, and a passion for delivering high-quality tailings engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage tailings and geotechnical projects through study, design, construction, operation and closure phases. Undertake and review technical assessments including slope stability, seepage, settlement, foundation, liquefaction and seismic analyses. Support the design, assessment and ongoing management of Tailings Storage Facilities, mine waste landforms, embankments and preferably water retaining structures. Plan and supervise geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing programs and field inspections. Interpret investigation, monitoring and instrumentation data for design and operational decision-making. Prepare and review technical reports, design documentation, calculations and engineering assessments. Provide dam safety, risk management and governance support, including participation in inspections, reviews and surveillance activities. Manage project scope, schedule, budgets and client deliverables. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while supporting business development and proposal preparation. Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing within the team.

What You'll Need

  • Degree qualified in Civil, Geotechnical or Geological Engineering. Typically 8+ years' experience in geotechnical and/or tailings engineering, preferably within a consulting environment. Demonstrated experience in the design, assessment, operation or construction support of Tailings Storage Facilities and other mine waste facilities. Strong understanding of soil mechanics, earthworks, embankment design, seepage and stability assessment. Familiarity with ANCOLD Guidelines, GISTM and industry-leading tailings management practices. Experience using geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, PLAXIS, Goldsim or similar. Strong technical report writing and communication skills. Demonstrated experience managing projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising directly with clients. Ability to review and guide the work of developing engineers. Practical mindset with a focus on delivering fit-for-purpose engineering solutions. Current Australian Driver's Licence. Willingness to undertake occasional site travel throughout Australia and internationally. Desirable Experience Experience developing OMS manuals, TARPs, surveillance programs and operational guidance documentation. Chartered status (CPEng, RPEQ, RPEV or equivalent) or working towards chartership.

What You'll Get

  • 9 day fortnight
  • Additional Day Leave on your Birthday
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Novated Leasing
  • Provision of minimum of 50 hours Training / CPD per year and paid membership to Engineers Australia
  • Office social events throughout the year
  • Flexible office hours
  • Corporate health insurance discount
  • Ongoing internal trainings, mentoring program and clear pathways for career progression
  • Access to exclusive employee discounts through our rewards platform

Our Perth office maintains a strong technical culture with a large team of geotechnical specialists, including multiple Principals and senior engineers. You will have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while helping shape the continued growth of our tailings practice.

At CMW Geosciences, we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and are continuously striving to build a diverse and inclusive workforce across our business.

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