We’re seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Geotechnical team on a permanent basis. This position operates on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing and managing CPM’s Tailings Management System and providing timely, high-quality geotechnical support across our operations ensuring alignment with best practice and Australian mining standards.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the condition of our TSFs using data from inspections, seismic and deformation monitoring (e.g., InSAR, radar, survey prisms, drone surveys, piezometers, deposition rates).
• Ensure accurate, timely collection and validation of geotechnical data to meet required standards.
• Investigate and report geotechnical incidents or TARP trigger events with urgency and accuracy.
• Conduct inspections to ensure the Tailings Management Plan, OMS manual, and related procedures are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Provide training and technical support to Operational Technicians, Geotechnical Monitoring Technicians, and Emergency Response teams.
• Work with the site teams and design engineer to develop and execute short- and long-term construction and maintenance plans and schedules.
• Work with the consultant to continuously improve and implement the quality assurance and control, construction monitoring, and dam surveillance programs.
• Coordinate activities with Consultants, Processing, Environmental, H&S, contractors and Government Regulators as required.
• Provide updates to operating, maintenance, and surveillance manuals, along with emergency preparedness and response plans, and other management system documents.

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering.
• Previous geotechnical experience in tailings storage facilities including design, construction, operation, monitoring and maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience with defining project scope, working across a range of disciplines and navigating organisational complexity.
• Proficiency with tools such as Vulcan, and familiarity with geotechnical/Civil software including Autocad, Civil 3D, Muk3D, or similar.

What we offer
As an employee of CITIC Pacific Mining, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

To apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

About us
Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining and downstream processing operation in Australia, located 100km Southwest of Karratha in the mining hub of the Pilbara.

Our fully integrated operation features an open pit mine serviced by some of the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. We are spearheading a new downstream processing industry for the nation, transforming magnetite iron ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit www.citicpacificmining.com