Senior RTFE Engineer

At Gold Fields, we are committed to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams that embody our core values and drive our success. If you have a passion for safety, technology, and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we want you to join our innovative team as a Senior Engineer - Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE). Help us push boundaries and deliver excellence.

As part of this commitment, reporting to the Vice President of Tailings, Closure and Hydrology, this role will focus on the technical and regulatory aspects of TSF management, encompassing a broader remit of responsibilities. It involves coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders to align operational practices with global leading practices and regulatory requirements, thus playing a vital role in the sustainable and responsible management of tailings facilities.

This is a hybrid position based in the Perth Office within our Group Technical function, with regular travel to site required, and is offered on a 5-day on, 2-day off schedule.

Why Join Gold Fields? We care for our people; how can we benefit you?

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Annual Bonus and Long-Term Incentive after 3 years  
• Increased annual leave entitlements plus pro rata Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Educational assistance to help you continue to grow and learn
• Flexible work hours and remote work options

What will you do?  

     As the RTFE, you will:

• Develop and maintain Group-level processing-related safety processes, including critical risk identification, mitigation, and assurance.
• Manage Engineer of Record activities in collaboration with asset Tailings Engineering teams and provide input to reviews and audits.
• Facilitate best practice identification and knowledge sharing across the business.
• Consult with design, construction, operations and technical support teams to ensure implementation of risk controls and TSF compliance.
• Undertake engineering studies across the lifecycle of TSFs.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of the requirements of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).
• Collaborate with site leadership and tailings facilities engineers to align operational and financial objectives with corporate goals through the development of unified Business, Strategic, and life-of-mine (LoM) plans.
• Develop, update, and support (including management and assurance) the group processing standards and guidelines.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with other business units and external parties, contribute to knowledge building and awareness, and influence decision making regarding tailings management.

About you?
You are a motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. You have a collaborative mindset, follow through on commitments, deliver reliable, high-quality work, uphold high ethical standards and are aligned with the company’s values.

 What will you bring and contribute?

• A team-oriented professional who builds trust, fosters collaboration, and brings out the best in others through strong interpersonal and managerial capabilities
• Extensive technical experience in a geotechnical or civil engineering field.
• Demonstrable experience in tailings design, operation, and management and/or TSF and earthworks construction projects.
• Completed a bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other tertiary qualifications related to tailings management.
• Display an active progression towards the Professional Engineering designation.
• Demonstrated experience with geotechnical slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs, data management, and analysis, GIS exposure and LOM plans
• Extensive knowledge of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels and disciplines.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Applications close 4th August 2025.
Visit  https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia to submit your application today!

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance, and success. We strongly encourage applications from Female, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander candidates, as well as those with culturally diverse backgrounds.