Civil or Mining Engineer - Geotechnics, Tailings, Hydraulics

6w1 month ago

BBA Consultants

Santiago, CL · Full-time · $75,000 – $95,000

About this role

You'll join our Earth and Infrastructure team to assist in mining projects like tailings dams and waste rock. As a consulting engineer, you'll support tailings storage facilities, dam safety inspections, field investigation, lab testing, design, and construction.

You will assist in basic and detailed engineering projects in geotechnics and tailings, write technical documents, and apply current standards. You'll also attend client meetings, conduct field surveys, and supervise project implementation when necessary.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians on cross-functional projects. You'll develop innovative technical solutions to improve tailings management sustainability and efficiency, and play an active role in continuously improving methodologies and work standards.

You'll have the opportunity to present your technical developments at industry conferences, contributing to professional growth. BBA offers long-term hiring and interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions, with a career path spanning technical, team, and project management roles.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in projects related to stability analysis, monitoring, tailings management, and hydraulic design
Knowledge of applicable local and international standards
Strong technical writing skills for high-level reports
Proficiency in numerical modelling tools and software such as Python or similar
Experience with geotechnical and hydraulic numerical modelling software
Availability to conduct site visits when required
Advanced English, both spoken and written

Responsibilities

Assist in the execution of basic and detailed engineering projects in geotechnics and tailings
Write technical documents, calculation notes, specifications, and study reports
Apply current standards and work methodologies while continuously seeking improvement
Attend internal and client coordination meetings
Conduct field surveys and onsite studies
Supervise project implementation in the field when necessary
Support the commissioning of tailings management systems and hydraulic structures
Present technical developments and innovative solutions at industry conferences and technical forums

Benefits

Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
Wide playing field based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management