Geotechnical Engineer

CITIC Pacific Mining Management • Mardie, Western Australia • Posted July 16, 2026

Position Overview

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 ge...