Tailings Engineer

About South32 
 
South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. 

About GEMCO 
  
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is a South32 Company, the operation is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963. 

What we offer you
 
•    Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
•    Family friendly roster FIFO from Darwin/Cairns 
•    Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
•    Ongoing training, education assistance and career development
•    Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks.
•    Additional superannuation contributions  and participation in the Employee Share Plan

About the role 

This is a permanent full-time role being offered on a 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.
  
In this role you will provide civil/geotechnical engineering support to the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE), TSF operations and project teams. Your will also support the ongoing implementation requirements for the Global Industry Standard and Tailings Management (GISTM) during operation, construction, and closure. 
  
Some of your main responsibilities will include: 
 
•    Project development, execution, and supervision. 
•    Maintenance of GEMCOs tailings management systems. 
•    Interpretation of tailings monitoring results and communication to the appropriate stakeholders. 
•    Responsible for the tailings management of change system.
•    Stakeholder engagement support including liaising with EoR, operations, planning and environment teams

About you

You have a desire to progress a career in tailings management. You will be a driven and forward-thinking Engineer with an eye for continual improvement and a commitment to workplace safety. 

To be considered for the role, you will have:
  
•    Engineering degree in civil, environment, geotechnical, or relevant discipline
•    Recognised tailings dam experience in design, construction, or operations.
•    Auditing, training and presentations skills
•    Exposure to GISTM standard (highly desirable)
•    Project management experience
•    Strong engagement and communication skills
•    Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships

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 encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note this job advert will close on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.