Senior Geotechnical Engineer

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500+ workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Flexible working arrangements and industry leading parental leave and family care policy

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent 9-day fortnight working arrangement – Worsley Alumina Refinery which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (35 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.

As the Senior Geotechnical/Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for the integrity of the Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) and water storage dams during design, construction, operation and closure.

This role will give you the opportunity to deliver challenging projects and provide technical leadership in tailings management.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:  

• Establish engineering scopes for studies and develop clear project deliverables for tailings expansion, geotechnical investigation and dam safety projects.
• Technical review of documentations relating to tailings and water dams across all stages of the asset’s lifecycle.
• Provide leadership to junior engineers and supervisors/operators to promote safety and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the monitoring of TSF and water dam performance.
• Be familiar with the content and requirements of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), ANCOLD and other regulatory standards on tailings and water dams.
• Participation in team development and upskilling activities supporting an inclusive and high performing team environments consistent with South32 values.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  

• Ability to communicate with and influence operational and engineering personnel.
• Understanding of technical standards and regulations.
• Proven ability of working in a large team of technical professions and relating technical solutions to financial decisions.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and able to self manage priorities.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Engineering degree qualification in relevant engineering subject (civil, geotechnical, Environmental, geological)
• Experience in tailings dam and mine engineering preferred but not essential.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

The job advert will close on 19th September 2024.