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Purpose

BHP is searching for talented and motivated Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to assist in the delivery of the dam safety programs and to provide oversight for the management of tailings storage facilities (TSF\xe2\x80\x99s) associated with 3 closed sites in Eastern Canada. The position will be within BHPs North American Legacy Assets Portfolio reporting through the Planning & Technical team.

About the Role

Accountabilities


\xe2\x80\xa2 To assist in the review of the facility geotechnical studies and interface with external geotechnical specialists for ensuring adequate controls are in place to minimize dam risks;

• Engage the site managers, functional leads and the Engineer of Record in design, implementation and changes of systems and processes for managing dam risks;
• Oversight of field programs at various sites in our portfolio
• Contribute to annual operational and sustaining capital budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations;
• Collaborate with operations, engineers and maintenance personnel to continuously ensure good performance of tailings, and water management areas and to identify associated improvements including the tailings and water management;
• Actively support operation\xe2\x80\x99s water team and engineers with analysis of material properties, water loss parameters, and operational changes for TSFs;
• Contributes to reviewing and updating dam risks, assessment of changing risks that may contribute increased liabilities;
• Participate in geotechnical reviews and external coordination of all dam studies; such as Dam Safety Reviews, liquefaction and stability assessments, dam break analyses, flood and runout analyses;
• Contribute to benchmark performance against other mining operations
• Assist in the collaboration with the responsible dam engineers across the BHP portfolio and the BHP\xe2\x80\x99s Head of Tailings governance;
• Manage appropriate budgets for consulting and other services
• Coordination with functional team input into budgeting, strategic planning process; and
• Contribute to plan, co-ordinate monitor site operations, maintenance and improvement initiatives that reduce dam liabilities and risks.

About You

• Minimum of 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a management role in geotechnical projects, understanding risk management and cost controls;
• Coordinate with others to geotechnical field investigations, and manage integrated scientific and technical studies;
• Strong leadership skills to manage projects, consultants and deliverables;
• Solid interpersonal skills to interact and maintain effective relationships with consultants, and community stakeholders; and exercise judgment regarding details of work and application of standard methods.
• B.Sc or M.Sc degree in geotechnical engineering or related engineering discipline with relevant dam engineering experience;
• Working knowledge of geotechnical engineering software including hydrogeological, slope stability and liquefaction assessments;
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of civil, geologic, geotechnical, or hydrologic engineering;
• Experience in designing and conducting field programs (i.e., CPT, drilling programs, slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs, data management and analysis ) and laboratory analysis and assessment (i.e., physical parameters, tri-axial & direct sheer, etc.);
• Engineering experience in geotechnical analyses including field investigations, lab testing, soil characterization, slope stability, seismic analysis; and experience in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology in addition to geotechnical experience.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
We know there are many aspects of our employees\' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran