Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals

The North America Minerals & Metals division is currently seeking a Senior or Principal level Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to join us.

The Engineer will act as a technical lead for multidisciplinary teams to design civil engineering works related to the management of tailings and mine waste facilities. Working closely with other senior engineers and supported by junior engineers and technicians the Principal Engineer will be involved in all stages of the design of structures from concept to design to construction on earthwork projects in the mining and water resources sectors.

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams for the siting and design of tailings facilities heap leach pads and water dam projects.
• Participate in the geotechnical investigations and studies on potential siting of tailings sites.
• Design of tailings management structures mine waste management geotechnical Design of Record (DoR) Engineer of Record (EoR)
• Direct the preparation of drawings and technical specifications and willingness to be a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities in compliance with GISTM.
• Participate in technical reviews related to effective containment of mine tailings and mine waste.
  Represent the company by presenting at key technical mining related conferences.
• Participate in the training mentorship and development of young engineers.
• Participate in the proposal preparation.

• University degree in civil or geological engineering and a geotechnical post-graduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Registered as Profession Engineer in Nevada or Arizona or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 15 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams of large- and small-scale projects with mine waste managementcomponents.
• Experience in the design of embankment dams and lined facilities with leak detection.
• Knowledge of slope stability seepage and stress-strain software and experience in dynamic and seismic analyses.
• The candidate must possess a demonstrated ability for teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainlyof geotechnical engineers hydrologists hydrogeologists and environmental specialists.

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This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

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