Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of mining! Together and with our mining clients, we will create a lasting community benefit making water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come.
Join our team of globally connected engineers, scientists, and specialists to help solve complex mining challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.
Join GHD.
Who are we looking for?
The US Mining Team is looking to bring onboard an experienced Technical Director – Tailings to complement our existing Tailings and Mine Waste global services team as well as strengthen and grow our US mining business. This position will lead and/or support technical delivery on existing tailings and mine waste projects globally, while also participating in business development, including identifying new opportunities, promoting GHD’s capabilities and expertise, and leading technical scope/fee development. GHD has a significant profile across North America in tailings and mine waste expertise and our needs in the US are growing.
GHD is seeking a geotechnical, geological, civil, or environmental engineer with deep expertise in tailings and mine waste management, including acting as an Engineer of Record for tailings dams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in tailings dam consulting, client service, and have familiarity with U.S. regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
This position can be based in any of our offices across the West region (Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Sacramento, CA; Roseville, CA; Seattle, WA; Irvine, CA; Eureka, CA; Concord, CA; Bay Area, CA, Redding, CA).
As a technical leader in geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering relating to Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) design and construction, you will be responsible for the direction of small, medium and large project teams, working within the wider GHD global tailings community on projects for TSFs. These projects may be across multiple geographies.
You will also have an opportunity to share your knowledge through GHD’s School of Tailings, our highly regarded global online training course.
The role requires detailed knowledge of CDA, ANCOLD, GISTM, ICOLD and other local regulations/guidelines and networking across the industry. You will ideally have a broad range of experience in geotechnical investigation and laboratory testing, planning, design and construction services for tailings dams.
Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
While this opportunity is a full-time role, flexible work options are also available.
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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
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Salary Range: $155,000-$258,000 based on location and experience.
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Established in 1928 and privately owned by our people, GHD operates across five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America - and the Pacific region. We employ more than 9000 people in 200+ offices to deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics across the entire asset value chain. Driven by a client-service led culture, we connect the knowledge, skill and experience of our people with innovative practices, technical capabilities and robust systems to create lasting community benefits. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate. We are guided by our workplace health, safety, quality and environmental management systems, which are certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance to the relevant international standards (ISO and OHSAS). In alignment with the global demands of water, energy and urbanisation, our aim is to exceed the expectations of our clients and contribute to their success.