At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Melbourne team to design and analyse tailings storage facilities and geotechnical projects.
- Company: Knight Piésold, a global leader in engineering and environmental consulting.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, gym memberships, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining industry while enjoying a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering with Geotechnical or Civil specialisation and 5 years' experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Knight Piésold is a specialised international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services.
We are proud of our long-standing relationships with our clients and of delivering exceptional services on a global scale.
We have a significant track record of projects across Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America.
With 29 offices in 16 countries and over 100 years of experience, we work on projects that are geographically and technically diverse.
These projects are long-term and offer stability for those wanting to establish a sustainable and rewarding career.
The Role
In order to support our continued growth, we are seeking applications from Tailings/Geotechnical Engineers to join our Melbourne team. Some of the key responsibilities may include:
- Interpreting results from laboratory testing and preparing summary reports.
- Developing a basis for defensible soil strength parameters, using laboratory and field results.
- Undertaking screening level and detailed design analyses to support the design of tailings storage facilities and other earth structures, with support and guidance from our senior specialists.
- Responsible for project planning, preparation of technical deliverables (such as proposals and reports), and the coordination of client-contractor requests with some senior support.
- Undertaking design assessments, including tailings beach modelling, and stability and seepage analyses.
- Working with and providing support to other members of the group as well as mentoring of junior staff, as required.
- Working with other professionals in project teams and other offices.
- Ensuring effective communication between clients and internal project stakeholders;
- Conduct general field and office assignments under supervision.
- Travelling to remote mine sites to complete site inspections, supervise geotechnical investigations, complete QA/QC activities and oversee the construction of tailings storage facility designs.
- Identify safety hazards and report OH&S and environmental incidents.
- Delivering technical reports on time.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be degree qualified in Engineering with either Geotechnical or Civil specialisations, have worked within the mining, civil or geotechnical industries, and will possess:
- minimum 5 years' experience, ideally in a consulting environment.
- Previous experience working on tailings/mine waste related projects locally or internationally.
- Intermediate to well established analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Office, slope stability programs (e. g., Geo Studio and/or Roc Science) required, MUK3D and Gold Sim.
Familiarity with g INT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Civil 3D is an asset.
- Have knowledge of ANCOLD guidelines and GISTM.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- What We Can Offer
Knight Piésold offer excellent remuneration packages and a competitive range of benefits including:
- Unique opportunities to travel that take you on a career enhancing experience and adventure.
- Subsidised gym memberships / fitness classes.
- Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills.
- Early access to long service leave; and
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Tailings/Geotechnical Engineer in Melbourne employer: Knight Piesold
Knight Piésold is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for Senior Tailings Engineers to thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from mentorship opportunities and the chance to work on diverse projects both locally in Melbourne and internationally. The company values work-life balance and offers competitive benefits, ensuring that team members feel supported and engaged in their careers.
