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Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Cape Preston
Categories: Operations

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Geotechnical team on a permanent 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth to Cape Preston.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the ongoing management, optimisation, and continuous improvement of CPM’s tailings operations.

Reporting to the relevant leadership team, you will provide specialist geotechnical expertise and technical support across our operations, ensuring our Tailings Management System is effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved in line with industry best practice, regulatory requirements, and Australian mining standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and report on the condition of our TSFs using data from inspections, seismic and deformation monitoring (e.g., InSAR, radar, survey prisms, drone surveys, piezometers, deposition rates)
- Ensure accurate, timely collection and validation of geotechnical data to meet required standards
- Investigate and report geotechnical incidents or TARP trigger events with urgency and accuracy
- Conduct inspections to ensure the Tailings Management Plan, OMS manual, and related procedures are effectively implemented and maintained
- Provide training and technical support to Operational Technicians, Geotechnical Monitoring Technicians, and Emergency Response teams
- Work with the site teams and design engineer to develop and execute short- and long-term construction and maintenance plans and schedules
- Work with the consultant to continuously improve and implement the quality assurance and control,



construction monitoring, and dam surveillance programs
- Coordinate activities with Consultants, Processing, Environmental, H&S;, contractors and Government Regulators as required
- Provide updates to operating, maintenance, and surveillance manuals, along with emergency preparedness and response plans, and other management system documents

About You

- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering
- Previous geotechnical experience in tailings storage facilities including design, construction, operation, monitoring and maintenance
- Demonstrated experience with defining project scope, working across a range of disciplines and navigating organisational complexity
- Proficiency with tools such as Vulcan, and familiarity with geotechnical/Civil software including Autocad, Civil 3D, Muk3D, or similar

What We Offer

As an employee, you’ll enjoy a wide range of perks designed to support your lifestyle, career, and wellbeing:

- Competitive renumeration package with super paid on all hours
- Permanent role offering long-term career stability
- Salary continuance & life insurance paid for by the company
- Salary packaging options for novated leasing, interstate flights and airport parking
- Corporate partnerships and discounts for health, well-being, travel & vehicles
- On-site village facilities include three gyms, swimming pool, sports courts + more

As an employee, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

Advertised: 15 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Aug 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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