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With over 5000 staff globally and over 2,000 mining specialists in 25+ countries across 24 Practice Areas, we operate as a true global community of practice, bringing together the best people, ideas and methods to solve complex challenges for the world’s leading mining companies.\nAs our Australian mining and mine waste portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Associate Tailings Engineer with 8+ years’ experience to join our Perth team.\nThis role is suited to an engineer with strong geotechnical fundamentals and experience in tailings, mine waste, dams or mining infrastructure. This is a technical and client-facing role for an experienced tailings professional who can communicate technical and project information to internal and external stakeholders, with the support of highly professional team.\nThe role can include a combination of technical design and analysis, site investigations, project management, operational support, tailings governance and client engagement.\nResponsibilities\nReporting to the Practice Leader - Mine Waste Engineering, you will work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with experienced specialists, support project delivery and client relationships, and contribute to the development of junior engineers. You will:\nManage and contribute to geotechnical and tailings projects across the project lifecycle, from studies and design through construction, operations and closure.\nUndertake and review geotechnical assessments including stability, seepage, deformation, foundation and seismic assessments.\nSupport the design and assessment of Tailings Storage Facilities, mine waste facilities, embankments and water retaining structures.\nInterpret site investigation, laboratory testing and monitoring data to develop appropriate geotechnical design parameters.\nSupport site investigations, TSF inspections, construction monitoring and QA/QC activities.\nPrepare and review technical reports, calculations, design documentation and engineering assessments.\nContribute to dam safety, risk management, surveillance, TARPs, OMS documentation and tailings governance activities.\nSupport alignment with GISTM, ANCOLD and other relevant Australian and international guidance.\nManage small to medium projects or technical work packages, including scope, programme and budget.\nBuild strong working relationships with clients, project teams and contractors.\nSupport proposals, tenders and business development activities.\nMentor and support junior and intermediate engineers.\nExperience\nYou will be a degree-qualified Civil, Geotechnical or Geological Engineer with relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, tailings, mine waste, dams or mining infrastructure.\nIdeally, you will bring:\nOver 8 years’ direct professional experience in geotechnical and tailings engineering, preferably with the majority of experience gained within a technical consulting environment, complemented by relevant site-based operational or construction experience.\nExperience in Tailings Storage Facility and/or geotechnical design, assessment, construction or operational support.\nStrong understanding of advanced soil mechanics and geotechnical principles and their applications to Tailings engineering.\nExperience with areas such as slope stability, seepage, foundations, liquefaction, seismic assessment, numerical modelling, instrumentation or mine closure.\nFamiliarity with ANCOLD and GISTM and relevant industry practice.\nExperience with geotechnical analysis and design software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, PLAXIS, FLAC, Muk3D, GoldSim or similar packages.\nStrong analytical, technical writing and communication skills.\nDemonstrated experience leading and managing geotechnical and/or tailings engineering projects, including client liaison, project coordination and progress reporting.\nAbility to manage priorities and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.\nExperience mentoring developing engineers and contributing to project delivery.\nWillingness to travel to mine sites and project locations when required.\nWhy Join SLR?\nAt SLR, you will work within a collaborative and technically focused environment, with access to specialists across Australia and our global network.\nYou will have the opportunity to:\nWork on technically challenging tailings, mine waste and geotechnical projects.\nGain exposure across the full project lifecycle.\nWork alongside experienced technical specialists.\nDevelop your technical expertise, professional profile and client relationships.\nMentor and support other engineers.\nCollaborate across disciplines, offices and international teams.\nAccess flexible working arrangements, mentoring and professional development opportunities.\nOur Benefits\nAt SLR, our people come first. We’re proud of our One Team culture - a culture that champions technical excellence, collaboration without borders, and the opportunity to work alongside great people and great clients.\nWhether you’re enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, enjoy collaborating with experts across Australia and internationally, or at a time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key. Our benefits aim is to ensure that we cater for all!\nYou can find a comprehensive list here.\nNext Steps\nThis is an excellent opportunity to grow your career working alongside some of the premier Tailings and Mine Waste Engineering experts in the Asia-Pacific region, deepening your technical expertise and making a tangible impact across exciting and varied projects.\nTo apply submit your CV and a brief cover letter now!\nUnsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. 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