Tailings Management Professional

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company. 

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters. 

Our Cadia operation in STRATEGY & INTEGRATED PLANNING is now recruiting for the position of TAILINGS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Operations near and far

Cadia is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 klms 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  

The Tailings Management Professional provides leadership to a team of engineers and subject matter experts to oversee the design, and monitoring of the Cadia Tailings Storage and water dam facilities.  

Drawing from your on-site engineering experience, you will prioritise safety and ensure that the construction of Tailings Dam Facilities is completed with the highest integrity, adhering closely to the the global international standard for tailings management.

We would consider a senior engineer who has technical or operational experience around dams who is ready to step up into a superintendent role and move into the Dam governance space.

The Tailings Management Professional will be committed to ensuring continuity and growth within the teams’ capabilities by way of mentoring engineers, sharing knowledge and developing the next generation of leaders in tailings management.  

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake regular reviews & audits of TSFs and water storage infrastructure related management controls, procedures & practices
• Develop the strategic plan and budget for tailings management and water storage structures assurance program.
• Ensure the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team are kept informed of current and emerging risks relating to tailings and water management.
• Key input to studies for future storage options for tailings dams and water storage facilities.
• Monitoring of the existing dam structures on site, including water holding dams and similar constructions to ensure that the integrity of all structures remains uncompromised.
• Liaison with the government statutory and inspection bodies to ensure compliance and build strong working relationships with each of these key stakeholders.
• Development of documentation to capture the design, assumptions and detail of the construction methodologies applied during construction of all tailing’s facilities on the site.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and communication skills, capable of effectively influencing and negotiating with key stakeholders.

You will also possess the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or similar related discipline – Essential
• Post Graduate qualifications in a Tailings and dam engineering, Water related discipline are preferred. 
• Current membership with AusIMM, Engineers Australia , ANCOLD, or comparable recognised professional engineering association – Essential
• experience in geotechnical/dams engineering, geotechnical monitoring , dam construction , dam QAQC and operation in an on-site capacity – Essential (OCE or QM experience considered).
• Knowledge of GISTM, ANCOLD, ICOLD, MAC and other industry guidelines relating to tailings and water storage management.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and/or industry guidelines relating to water management.
• Demonstrated experience in participating in technical review panels.
• Experience in building effective working relationships with industry regulators and statutory authorities.

Please note this is a residential role located in Orange, NSW

Our Commitment to You 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.  

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. 

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

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