Civil Project Engineer - Tailings Dam Project

About the role

The Civil Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution and delivery of tailings storage facility (TSF) and associated infrastructure projects at a remote mine site in the Northern Territory. The engineer ensures all works are completed safely, on schedule, within budget and in line with Glencore standards, regulatory requirements and industry best practice. The position is site-based and remote.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the execution of TSF construction and upgrades.
• Ensure all works comply with approved designs, technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Work with the Engineer of Record, engineers, consultants and site operations.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare scopes of work, technical documentation, tender packages and contractor evaluations.
• Monitor project costs and forecast expenditure against approved budgets.
• Facilitate site meetings, progress reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure compliance with mining legislation, environmental approvals, dam safety requirements and company standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Mining or related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering mining TSF or tailings dam projects in the resources sector.
• Experience managing bulk earthworks, embankment construction, water management infrastructure and associated civil works.
• Experience on brownfield and/or greenfield mining projects.
• Current driver's licence.

Applicants must show at least five years of civil works experience for mining tailings storage facilities, including contractor management, earthworks, water management systems, quality assurance and work in operational mining environments.