Tailings Engineer | Ernest Henry near Cloncurry | 8/6 FIFO

About the Role

Evolution Mining is hiring a Tailings Engineer at Ernest Henry Operations near Cloncurry in north west Queensland. The role is on an 8/6 roster and you can fly in and fly out from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or live locally in Cloncurry. You will sit in the Tailings Management team and look after the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) and the surface infrastructure around it, from day-to-day monitoring through to future dam raises.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect the TSF and run instrumentation monitoring and surveillance programs
• Analyse geotechnical, stability and water data to spot risks early
• Review designs, construction methods and quality assurance for TSF upgrades and raises
• Plan and deliver civil projects such as roads, drainage, dams and buttresses
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and site teams to deliver work safely
• Keep the facility compliant with Queensland law, company standards and ANCOLD guidelines

About You

• A degree in civil, geotechnical or mining engineering
• Experience in tailings, water management, geotechnical or civil infrastructure work
• Exposure to TSF operations, construction, surveillance or dam safety is ideal
• Project delivery and contractor management experience
• Comfortable turning monitoring data into practical actions and clear reports

What's on Offer

• 8/6 roster, FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or residential in Cloncurry
• High-quality camp accommodation for FIFO staff
• Live-local incentives and allowances for people based in Cloncurry
• 18 weeks parental leave, study assistance and discounted health insurance
• Referral bonuses and a recognition program

About Evolution Mining

Evolution Mining is a gold and copper producer with six mines across Australia and Canada. Ernest Henry's mine life now runs to 2040.

Apply directly on Evolution Mining's careers site using the apply link on this listing.