Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Northparkes

At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.

The roster is a 5/2/4/3 - 38 hr week, (Monday – Friday, Monday – Thursday).  Living residentially within the daily commute of the Parkes local area is essential.  Permanent relocation support can be provided.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage conversations about flexible working options if desired.

About the role

Due to an internal promotion, we now have a vacancy for a Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer.  The role is solely responsible for identifying foreseeable risks and hazards, ensuring best practice and government regulations, whilst being a part of a larger diverse, and highly collaborative Tailings Team.

The team pride themselves on their wealth of knowledge, improved structure, and proven processes.   We embrace innovation, applying cyclone sands construction methods, comprehensive geological and geotechnical test work, and fundamental science and engineering in identifying business opportunities.   

A typical week will involve the following responsibilities.

• Assisting in the development of the scope of work and budget requirements for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and closure of tailing facilities
• The key point of contact and liaison between internal and external stakeholders and third-party external reviewers, of all activities required for regulatory compliance
• Continuous improvement of procedures that form part of the safety management system
• Reviewing and endorsing the site-based Tailings Management System, its documentation and record keeping

Evolutions management empowers its team members and innovation is promoted to ensure we are always pushing the forefront of industries best practices.  You will be encouraged to make your mark whilst your development is supported, ensuring you are an integral part of our high performing team.

About you

This is the perfect opportunity to join our team and to hit the ground running from day one with the following skills and attributes;

• Bachelor level tertiary qualification in Engineering (Geotechnical, Civil, or Mining)
• Proven experience working in a mining environment
• 5+ years’ experience in tailing management systems
• Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge of engineering design principles to provide oversight of the tailings operations
• Experience with budgets and scheduling using first principles
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Experience with Autocad/Muk3D, and scheduling software (highly desirable)
• Be a proactive self-starter who is collaborative

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.   

To find out more about us and Northparkes, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/  

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