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Tailings and dams engineer

Orange
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Posted: 4 June
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About Cadia

Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometres from Orange and 250 kilometres west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold‐rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large‐scale underground mining method.

About the role

We are seeking a Tailings and Dam Engineer to join our Tailings & Water team at Cadia Operations. This is a key site‐based role where you will apply your geotechnical expertise to support, advise, and provide governance across tailings and water dam operations, projects, and construction activities. You will play an important role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and sustainable management of tailings facilities from design through to closure.

Responsibilities
* Review design and support project delivery from concept to completion
* Monitor geotechnical risks and provide regular reporting
* Conduct inspections relating to TSFs, slope stability, and related hazards
* Prepare and submit dam safety reports
* Provide oversight of tailings and water dam operations and activities
* Ensure construction and operation align with company standards and dam safety requirements
* Contribute to and maintain Dam Safety Management Systems
* Work closely with operations, projects, environmental and community teams
* Liaise with Engineers of Record (EOR), technical review boards, and contractors
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and optimisation projects
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Mining, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
* Demonstrated experience in mining, with exposure to tailings or dam‐related work preferred
* Knowledge of ANCOLD and GISTM tailings standards
* Strong problem‐solving and analytical skills
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
* A commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement
* Experience with utilising mine design software
Benefits

At Newmont, employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programmes that recognise those who go above and beyond.

EEO Statement

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate.

Other Information

It is preferred that applicants have current and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Please note this is a 5/2 residential role based in Orange, NSW.

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