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ABOUT US

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 the longstanding relationships we have with our clients and delivery of exceptional services on a global scale.

Knight Piésold’s Australia office has a significant track-record regarding projects located in Australia, Asia and Africa. With over 100 years of experience, we work on projects which are diverse both geographically and technically.

THE ROLE

Due to rapid growth, we are seeking experienced Tailings/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Melbourne team. The Geotechnical Engineer will provide accurate information through effective geotechnical investigations, and factual and interpretive reporting. The key areas of responsibility of the role include but not limited to:

- 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 senior support, as required.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist with the planning, execution, acquisition of quality field data and when appropriate the analysis of this geotechnical data including geotechnical logging and mapping.
- Assist with the delivery of safe, cost effective, quality geotechnical drilling programs. Compilation and presentation of field investigation results for input, which leads to the creation of design parameters.
- Design and construction of earthworks related to mining infrastructure, specifically, tailings and water dams, heap leach pads, foundation earthworks and retaining walls. Numerical modeling and analysis
The role will be office-based with periods of travel to site within Australia and Internationally as required.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate will ideally have previous experience working within a consulting environment and experience on construction sites (preferably mining). Our ideal candidate will also possess:

- Bachelors Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience working on tailings/mine waste related projects locally or internationally, ideally in a consulting environment.
- 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., GeoStudio and/or RocScience) required, MUK3D and GoldSim.
- Familiarity with gINT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred. Knowledge of Civil 3D is an asset.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Opportunity to contribute to innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects;

- Generous performance bonus incentive programs;

- Opportunity to deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment, with on the job training, mentoring and coaching;

- Subsidised gym memberships / fitness classes;

- Professional and technical training and development opportunities;

- Referral bonuses;

- Professional memberships.

Expected salary range is $85,000 - $110,000 per annum.

For further information, please visit our website: www.knightpiesold.com .

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.