Technical Director - Geotechnical/Tailings

About the role

The US Mining Team is looking to bring onboard an experienced Technical Director – Tailings to complement our existing Tailings and Mine Waste global services team as well as strengthen and grow our US mining business.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, often in multi-disciplinary teams for planning, field investigations, feasibility studies and detailed design activities
• Lead TSF design including deposition planning, water management, foundations, embankment dam stability, hydraulic analyses, liquefaction analyses, seismic deformation analyses, and groundwater analyses
• Scope and lead geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs
• Participate in dam safety inspections and dam safety risk assessments
• Develop client and internal relationships, both nationally and internationally
• Mentor and train other GHD staff

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical)
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering relating to dams and mine waste, ideally in a consulting environment, and relevant postgraduate qualifications are preferred
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Established industry profile through participation in professional and academic associations and scientific publications
• Detailed knowledge of design of a broad range of dam types, including embankment, tailings and concrete dams
• Ability to grow a team and provide mentoring of junior staff
• Strong knowledge of relevant American and international standards, industry guidelines and current industry practices