Lead / Senior Tailings Engineer
Wood
Lead senior engineer designing tailings packages for greenfield mining projects in Brisbane.
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
~35,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
AND MORE..
Sector Specialisms
Wind
Solar
Transmission
Carbon Capture
Hydrogen
and more..
Role
What you would be doing
technical assistance
engineering reports
tailings design
budget management
mentor junior
project focal
- Provide technical assistance to others as required.
- Produce cost effective tailings engineering reports, documents and deliverables
- Focal point for tailings engineering activities across the project life cycle (Concept, FEED, detailed design) to produce fit for purpose solutions
- Ensure all assigned work is carried out in compliance with agreed budget and schedule
- Support and mentor junior engineers and designers
What you bring
energy transition
tailings
regulations
ms office
commercial mindset
leadership
- Have a passion energy security / transition with the vision to navigate energy models of the future, coupled with your proven experience partnering with clients to be more efficient, sustainable, and optimised to deliver the best energy mix in their respective markets.
- Be recognized as an expert in tailings engineering and have knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering, with experience delivering within a challenging and complex multi-discipline environment.
- Have a professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation with an ability to apply relevant technical practices, codes, and standards.
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
- Be an articulate communicator (both written and verbal) including well-developed technical report writing and professional presentation skills.
- Have excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, spreadsheets, and commercial engineering programs.
- Be commercially astute with a “solutions mindset”, skilled in the management of risk during the design process consistent with safety, technical and commercial requirements.
- Be customer focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while balancing operational excellence to contribute to the competitive advantage of #teamwood.
- Be a leader of people with several years of supervisory experience, capable of engendering an entrepreneurial spirit of cooperation and energising diverse teams to adopt best practice, driving optimal performance with safety at the heart of everything we do.
- Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membership
- Access to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing
- Global connections, joining an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
- Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
- Range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotels
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Company
Overview
₤5.9 billion
Revenue
The company reported total revenue of $5.9 billion, reflecting an 8% increase from the previous year’s $5.5 billion.
9% growth
Adjusted EBITDA
Wood's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew by 9%, reaching $423 million.
40% of pipeline
Sustainable Solutions
Sustainable solutions now account for over 40% of the company's bidding pipeline, highlighting a strong focus on green initiatives.
- Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, primarily serving the energy and materials markets.
- The company offers a wide array of services including project and construction management, operations and maintenance, and engineering design across various sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
- Wood operates in multiple countries including Australia, Canada, England, UAE, and the US, with a growing emphasis on sustainable energy and decarbonization technologies.
- The company provides an integrated service model covering advisory, design, delivery, operational support, and repurposing services.
- The company foster a culture emphasize collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Create an environment where employees enjoy coming to work and clients eager to engage.
- Focus on core values and behaviors, including commitment, courage, and agility in delivering solutions.
- Leadership plays a crucial role in monitoring and nurturing the culture.
- Engage with the workforce regularly to ensure effective implementation across the organization.
- The company's values support strategic goals structured around three main pillars: Inspired Culture, Performance Excellence, and Profitable Growth.
- These pillars guide operations and decision-making processes, aligning with the needs of employees, clients, and shareholders.
- Aim to leverage expertise and dedication of global team to drive sustainable solutions and make meaningful impact on the world.
65% reduction
Cumulative Emissions Reduction
The cumulative reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2019 baseline.
55% renewable energy
Sourced Electricity
Proportion of purchased electricity now sourced from certified renewable energy sources.
40% pipeline
Sustainable Solutions
The portion of the sales pipeline now comprised of sustainable solutions, supporting the energy transition.
21% revenue
Sustainable Solutions
The proportion of total group revenue generated from sustainable solutions.
- Focus on transitioning to renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency across operations.
- Committed to reducing single-use plastics and promoting sustainable practices within the supply chain.
- Actively involved in renewable energy, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage projects, representing a significant portion of revenue.
- Working on more than half of the world’s carbon capture and storage projects.
- Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement.
- Member of the United Nations Global Compact, committing to uphold principles in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
- Holds an AA rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings and Silver in the 2023 Ecovadis Sustainability Rating.
- Targets to have 100% of suppliers incorporate Building Responsibly Principles into their supply chains by 2030, with all labor suppliers expected to comply by 2025.
32% Female Representation
2022 Female Representation
The company achieved 32% female representation in 2022.
48% Female Intake
2023 Early Career Roles
In 2023, 48% of early career roles were filled by women.
23.3% GPG
Gender Pay Gap 2023
The company's Gender Pay Gap decreased to 23.3% in 2023 from 26.0% in 2022.
40% FemaleLeadership Target
2030 Female Leadership Goal
The company aims for 40% female representation in senior leadership by 2030.
- Ongoing efforts include refreshing and expanding employee networks, empowering leadership teams with action plans for sustainable, inclusive change, maintaining focus on balanced early career stage intake, and ongoing tracking of diversity statistics.
- Ensures fair pay practices, confirming that pay disparities are due to the gender distribution across roles, not equal pay issues.
- DEI progress is measured quarterly, with oversight provided by the Board through the Nomination Committee.
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