Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Tailings Engineer for our Peru Operation:

• Provide engineering analysis, design & reporting for mining environmental projects; tailings dams, water management system, waste rock, open pit, etc.
• Perform design and analytical functions including stability, seepage, bearing capacity and settlement analyses
• Perform Dam Safety Inspections/Dam Safety Reviews, Dam Safety Evaluations, Risk Assessments
• Perform technical writing & review of proposals & project documents; issued to clients, etc.
• Prepare design drawings & specifications from scoping study to detailed design and construction
• Develop construction and engineering cost estimates
• Prepare reports and coordinate support activities
• Review findings and prepare recommendations
• Work as an integral team member in a multi-discipline environment
• Liaise with other technical specialists including hydrogeologists, hydrologists, geochemists, rock mechanics, environmental and other disciplines
• Provide quality leadership & mentoring of junior technical staff
• Manage contractors and sub-consultantsGeotechnical senior reviewing and Engineer of Record (EOR) in different TSF projects.
• Business development to get new projects from existing/former clients, and identification of new TSF projects and new clients, and determination of strategies to approach new clients/projects

Skills / Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited university with a degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering
• Minimum of 15 to 20 years' experience in civil, geotechnical or related experience in design of earth dams obtained largely from mining projects with dam experience
• Experience with design and construction of tailings dams and related mine-site earthworks infrastructure
• Experience managing multiple mining and/or construction related projects simultaneously
• Proven experience with budgeting and cost forecasting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to travel, domestic & international travel required
• Must speak English and Spanish

Company Overview

Wood es un líder global en ingeniería y consultoría en el ámbito de la energía y el entorno construido, ayudando a desbloquear soluciones a algunos de los desafíos más críticos del mundo. Brindamos soluciones de consultoría, proyectos y operaciones en más de 60 países, empleando alrededor de 45,000 personas. www.woodplc.com

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