National Lead / Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Geosciences - Mining, Minerals and Metals

51,000 people, 49 countries, over 120 office locations delivering sustainable change.

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals, and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals, and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation.

Purpose of the Role:

Join Worley's Geoscience team and be part of a global effort to shape a more sustainable future. As a National Lead / Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the Geoscience Mining, Minerals and Metals (MMM) team at Worley, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our existing and future portfolios in our Geoscience Practice. You will lead a team of dynamic professionals and liaise with our geotechnical group, part of the Americas Geosciences Line which comprises 75+ engineering professionals with a broad range of technical skills and experience that serves our overall Global Geoscience Practice. Your expertise is essential in supporting our national mining and international sectors, particularly in geotechnical engineering dams and tailings throughout the entire life cycle. We participate in a wide variety of exciting projects including conventional and low carbon energy projects, large diameter pipelines, coastal LNG facilities, industrial processing plants, tailings and water dams, water supply projects, geotechnical support to large mining projects, pipeline integrity, geohazard assessments, and marine terminals.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Providing geotechnical engineering knowledge on mining projects and pursuits, including tailings strategies, mining dam safety, mine infrastructure, geological site reconnaissance, geotechnical site characterization (including overburden drilling and rock coring), geotechnical analysis (including slope stability, seepage, dynamic responses, dam stability, etc.), advanced geotechnical laboratory analysis, geotechnical engineering design, seismic and liquefaction assessment, risk assessments, geotechnical owner's engineering and geotechnical QA/QC inspection, testing and reporting.
• Oversee the technical competency and development of the geotechnical mining team.
• Monitor project execution to ensure adherence to technical and quality standards. Represent the Geotechnical MMM team in key hubs like Arizona and Denver, while collaborating closely with colleagues and clients in Markham, Ontario, Calgary, and Vancouver, Canada.
• Developing business, winning work, and contributing to large bid teams, including presentations, negotiations, and proposal preparation, and developing, and reviewing engineering cost estimates and schedules.
• Align and drive the practice, managing resources to capitalize on opportunities in across national and international locations, particularly in Latin America.
• Provide valuable insights from industry and client intelligence reports, to identify and cultivate new opportunities.
• Mentor and oversee junior staff, identify career development opportunities, and ensure adequate staffing.
• Collaborate within Worley integrated delivery teams, including other engineering disciplines, environmental scientists, and project support staff.
• Promote a culture of safety within the business.

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Qualifications / Skill Set:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• National and international travel may be required for various field programs.
• Minimum 15 years of related experience in geotechnical engineering in mining, including mining infrastructure and technique, earth dams and water retention structures, and tailings structures from pre-feasibility studies through detailed design to construction.
• Working knowledge of project planning, cost management, and quality management systems.
• Strong business acumen including revenue generation and contract management.
• Understanding and experience contributing to the bid and proposal process.
• Strong client engagement and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams in a fast-paced environment; along with, mentoring and developing junior staff.

Why Worley

Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative, and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunities and are committed to promoting fairness, equality, and diversity.

If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Worley.

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