Senior Engineering Geologists

Location: Brisbane, Queensland

Status: Full-time

Summary:

We are seeking qualified Senior Engineering Geologists to work in the areas of dam engineering and mine tailings disposal, geological assessment and foundation design.

This an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to play a senior role in the execution of world-class design projects currently underway. These are projects with long time frames attached that require strong design and implementation skills. You will be working with world-class teams from our various offices, along side industry recognized experts on large and technically challenging projects. The position and the work load are established and ready to go.

Duties:

The role will require the candidate to provide quality advice and technical input to various mining related projects. Travel, predominantly international, is a requirement of the role, including client liaison and development of proposals and timely delivery of programs for clients. As part of a dynamic team the candidate will be responsible for project management into varied projects, and completion of technical work as design packages, and as part of other larger scale investigations.

The candidate will have strong analytical skills, be able to design and implement investigations and reporting as well as producing reports and having experience leading technical teams.

Will act in both a Project Manager and Specialist capacity. Carries out responsible and varied assignments requiring knowledge of both a broad field of geological assessments and of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields. Analyze problems, organize investigations and produce reports, lead design and field teams. Interprets and evaluates data obtained from various geological, engineering and/or research investigations and keeps well informed of the latest technological developments relating to specialty. Develop, approve and coordinate work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality and time are met. Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower costs and improve work quality.

The nature of this work requires an employee who is able to work a flexible schedule that may include overtime as required to meet project deadlines. Travel to other offices, client meetings and project sites will be required from time to time. Travel will be domestic and international. Initiative, enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence are all important qualities for our team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related Geological/Geotechnical fields is required, a Masters degree is an asset.
• Registered or eligible for registration with Engineers Australia, or an equivalent globally recognized professional registration.
• Experience in geological and geotechnical investigation programs, earthworks projects or environmental engineering is required.
• Large scale project management experience is an asset, particularly in dealing with clients and sub contractors, and team leadership skills are also preferred.
• Previous experience and knowledge in the Mining or Geotechnical sectors is required.
• A history of involvement on field programs, and a background of working on large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proficiency with engineering modelling programs, site investigations and characterization, mathematical analytical tool for engineering calculations (MathCAD), AutoCAD and drafting experience is an asset, report-writing and good oral and written communication. skills.
• Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.

About Us:

KCBL's Mining Environmental Group provides environmental and geotechnical/civil geotechnical services worldwide to mining clients. Our offices are in Vancouver, Sudbury, Lima, Peru and Brisbane, Australia. The main focus of our work is on environmental baseline and impact assessments for new mines and management of tailings, waste rock and water at operating mines.

KCBL is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, environmental, transportation, geotechnical, oil & gas, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Canada, Australia and Peru. Klohn Crippen Berger is a member of the Louis Berger Group, a leading international consulting firm with more than 80 offices worldwide. To learn more, go to: www.klohn.com

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package which includes 15% total superannuation, life insurance and salary protection coverage in included. This position does also qualify for overtime.

If you're interested in this position, please send your résumé and covering letter quoting the job reference
550-M08 to: hr@klohn.com.