Senior Civil Engineer

Operations near and far

Cadia Valley Operations is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional township of Orange and a convenient three hours from the capital city of Sydney. Employees reside in varied accommodation options in and around the district of Orange with the surrounding area’s occupied by wineries, stone fruit orchards, farming and national parks.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector with a modern well-equipped regional hospital, excellent educational facilities, shopping, large selection of sport and recreation options, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for  

Reporting to the Principal – Dam Safety, the Senior Civil Engineer will coordinate the safe and timely construction of Tailings Storage Facilities whilst championing Newcrest’s cultural, safety, environmental and quality standards.

This position is a key role in the current and future delivery of projects of the entire Tailings Storage Facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Delivery of Tailings Storage Facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Competency in management and all project phases from planning through to commissioning, including in bulk earthworks and tailings facilities.
• Completion of all documentation for internal review including Safe work method statements and other documents / reports as required, and also setting up Work Packs and Scopes of Work.
• Accountable for budget, schedule, WHS and Environmental deliverables.
• Technical support for all team members in the carrying out of works.
• Provide key inputs from internal and external stakeholders and establishment of KPI’s and other project metrics.
• Challenge and optimise the design in field as conditions vary to suit in conjunction with design engineer.
• Compile and manage input into the MDR (Material Data Record)

The ideal applicant will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

You will also possess the following:

• Demonstrated Tailings Dam Experience.
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering OR

Geotechnical Engineering discipline with extensive Tailings Dam Experience 

Our commitment to you  

Our people bring our organisation to life. With us, you’ll find experience all around you. Our leaders are visible and approachable, leading and supporting the organisation through transformation. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a belief in making an impact.  

Look around and you’ll discover opportunities to explore different pathways. Supported by development programs and guided by our leaders, you’ll learn and grow in your time with us. 

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity. 

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