Job Description
We are seeking a highly experience Tailings Engineer to join the team at Hidden Valley Mine in Papua New Guinea.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager – Processing & Operations Projects, the
Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer
(RTFE) is the owner's appointed technical authority for the integrity and performance of TSF 1, TSF 2, and the future TSF 3 at Hidden Valley Mine, Papua New Guinea.
This role will be offered as an expatriate FIFO opportunity from/to Australia working on a 16/12-day roster.
Responsibilities
As the RTFE, the responsibilities of this role include:
* Providing lifecycle stewardship across concept, design, construction, operation, closure, and post‑closure, in alignment with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and ANCOLD Tailings Guidelines and applicable PNG legislation and permits.
* Be the delegated authority to set operating limits, require changes to deposition or construction methods, and suspend operations (including tailings deposition, embankment works, or water management activities) where facility integrity or public / worker safety may be compromised.
* Work closely with, but is independent from, the Engineer of Record (EoR), ensuring appropriate checks and balances between owner oversight and design sign‑off.
Qualifications
About You:
Qualifications
You must be an experienced professional who is self-motivated and able to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team environment holding the following qualifications and experience:
* Bachelor qualification (or higher) in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline.
* Chartered Professional Engineer (e.g., RPEQ, CPEng)
* Minimum 10+ years in tailings / dam engineering covering design and /or operations, with significant exposure to construction quality and surveillance.
* Demonstrated working knowledge of GISTM, ANCOLD Tailings and Dam Safety Guidelines,
* Proven capability leading multidisciplinary teams and managing contractors and consultants (PFS/DFS/EPCM/EPC).
* Strong data literacy for instrumentation, water balance, geotechnical interpretation, and risk analytics.
What are the benefits of working for Harmony?
* The opportunity to work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce.
* Work for a company who values their employees and recognises their contribution.
* Excellent safety record.
* Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and Qantas Club.
* Access to Harmony's benefits discounts scheme.
The successful applicant must be able to meet the requirements for a PNG Work Permit application (organised by Harmony) and a Federal Police Clearance. If you have a current passport or can obtain one as soon as possible, and are confident you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to fulfil this role, then please apply now. Please include a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role.
To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website
About The Team
Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.