About SLR and the opportunity
SLR is a global leader in mining consultancy, delivering responsible, high-impact solutions across the full mining lifecycle. With over 4,500 staff globally and over 2,000 mining specialists in 25+ countries across 24 Practice Areas, we operate as a true global community of practice, bringing together the best people, ideas and methods to solve complex challenges for the world’s leading mining companies.
To support growth in our Mine Waste Practice, we’re looking for a Dams and Tailings Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our high-performing team and help advance innovative solutions in tailings and mine waste management.
We service some of the largest mining clients domestically and internationally delivering a diverse project portfolio ranging from targeted studies for individual mine operations to multi-million-dollar, multi-disciplinary projects for global clients.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Practice Leader – Mine Waste Engineering, you will be responsible for delivering projects in Tailings and Mine Waste Engineering, driving project excellence, client satisfaction and sustainable business performance.
The role offers significant long-term career rewards and opportunities for learning, expanding technical knowledge and career advancement. You will:
- Work on a wide range of tailings facility and dam projects at various stages of design and delivery. the technical advisory level.
- Actively participate in growing the growth size and technical development of the team.
- Contribute and develop your skills working on a diverse range of projects from inception to completion.
- Work with an extremely capable and experienced team to support your preferred technical area(s) and ambitions for Professional Development.
- Develop meaningful and genuine relationships with colleagues and clients, including exclusive 1 on 1 mentorship opportunities with one of our Associate or Principal Engineers.
Experience
Our ideal candidate will have 4+ years’ experience, including experience within a consultancy group, as well as:
- Demonstrated experience int tailings and geotechnical engineering practice in a consulting environment.
- Tertiary qualifications in civil or mining engineering
- Good report writing and communication skills (English) and strong ability to transfer these skills in preparation of proposals, engineering reports, design specifications and design drawings.
- Experience with completing geotechnical site investigations for tailings projects.
- Working knowledge with at least one of the following design software packages: GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Muk3D.
- Understanding of the following areas and experience:
- Tailings deposition strategies,
- Multi criteria assessments,
- Consequence category assessments,
- Operation, maintenance and surveillance manuals, and
- Conceptual closure plans
- Well-developed creative, lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel interstate to engage with the team face-to-face.
Our Benefits
At SLR, our people come first. We’re proud of our One Team culture - a culture that champions technical excellence, collaboration without borders, and the opportunity to work alongside great people and great clients.
Whether you’re enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, enjoy collaborating with experts across Australia and internationally, or at a time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key. Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all;
You can find a comprehensive list here.
Next Steps
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career working alongside some of the premier Tailings and Mine Waste Engineering experts in the Asia-Pacific region, deepen your technical expertise and make a tangible impact across exciting and varied projects.
To apply submit your CV and a brief cover letter now!
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
Skills Required
- 4+ years' experience in tailings and geotechnical engineering
- Experience working within a consultancy environment
- Tertiary qualifications in civil or mining engineering
- Good report writing and communication skills in English; ability to prepare proposals, engineering reports, design specifications and drawings
- Experience completing geotechnical site investigations for tailings projects
- Working knowledge of at least one design software: GeoStudio, PLAXIS, or Muk3D
- Understanding of tailings deposition strategies, multi-criteria assessments, consequence category assessments, O&M and surveillance manuals, and conceptual closure plans
- Well-developed creative, lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
- Willingness and ability to travel interstate for face-to-face engagement
What We Do
SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability advisory business dedicated to 'Making Sustainability Happen.' The company provides bespoke strategic and technical expertise to address complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It partners with clients across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology, delivering tailored solutions across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design to compliance and remediation.
