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Responsible Dam Engineer

Mid levelSeniorFull-timeOfficeBrisbane QLD, AustraliaWeipa Town QLD, AustraliaProfessional servicesEngineeringPosted 10 hours agoVerified 2 days ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

The Responsible Dam Engineer (Tailings & Water) position at Rio Tinto is a vital technical leadership opportunity that supports Weipa operations. This job focuses on ensuring the safe and compliant management of tailings and water storage facilities while collaborating with a global network of experts. The team values safety, continuous improvement, and a supportive environment, making it an exciting place for innovative thinkers.

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You'll be responsible for

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Providing technical leadership

Support safe operation and risk management of tailings storage facilities and water storage facilities.
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Conducting dam inspections

Coordinate monthly dam safety reporting and facilitate tailings and water steering committee meetings.
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Maintaining critical documentation

Ensure site conformance with governance, assurance, and reporting requirements.

Key criteria

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Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or equivalent engineering.

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10+ years in tailings management

Minimum 10 years of experience in tailings and water storage management.

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Risk assessment experience

Proven experience in conducting risk assessments like FMEA.

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5 criteria for this job
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or equivalent engineering.

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10+ years in tailings management
Minimum 10 years of experience in tailings and water storage management.

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Risk assessment experience
Proven experience in conducting risk assessments like FMEA.

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Dam safety incident management
Capability to investigate and manage dam safety incidents effectively.

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Stakeholder engagement skills
Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across projects.

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