Expressions of Interest - Engineer Tailings Dam

Expressions of Interest - Engineer Tailings Dam

Location

Cannington is one of the world's largest and lowest-cost producers of silver and lead.  Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometers west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Cannington mine provides on-site accommodation including meal services, as well as sporting and gym facilities.

About the role

The Engineer Tailings Dam is the civil/geotechnical engineer and Risk Owner responsible for the tailings Dam onsite, who must always be available during operation, construction and closure. Meets the implementation requirements of the Global Industry Standard and Tailings Management (GISTM).

Reporting to the Superintendent Metallurgy, the role will be available on a permanent basis on a 4:3 Mon – Thurs FIFO roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• As Risk Owner, accountable for the integrity of the tailings facility 
• Responsible for liaising with EOR, DoR, construction, operations, planning, regulatory affairs, social performance and environment teams
• Responsible for implementation of the design.
• Accountable for the establishment of a change management system
• Responsible for the monitoring system and communication of the results to the EOR, including performance reviews
• Responsible, with the EOR, for the Construction Records Report
• Responsible for the OMS Manual and associated documentation
• Demonstrate a commitment to Cannington’s Environmental Management System (EMS) and manage the potential environmental impacts of work activities in accordance with South32 and Cannington standards and procedures.
• Taking the initiative to improve your work, the overall business and promote the goals of the organisation
• Working effectively and collaterally with immediate colleagues and others in cross-functional relationships, on tasks within the context of South32 Cannington’s vision

About you

The ideal candidate will need to have the following:

• Engineering degree qualification in relevant engineering subject (civil, soil mechanics, geotechnical)
• Recognised tailings dam experience in design, construction and/or operations
• Consulting background/exposure to multitude of settings/operations 
• Extensive knowledge of tailings storage facilities and water dams;
• Understanding of technical standards and regulations
• Auditing and training skills

Our benefits

• Great team working environment
• Excellent company culture
• Competitive Renumeration package
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Incentive bonuses
• Additional employer superannuation contributions

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South 32.