This is a full-time job opportunity for a Geotechnical Leader with Fraser Alexander Latin America, a company working in the mining industry. Based in Chile, the role focuses on improving and managing tailings operations across Latin America. You will play a key role in ensuring technical excellence and continuous improvement in the company’s operations.

What you will do:
- Provide expert guidance and technical support for tailings operations across Latin America.
- Identify, assess, and reduce technical risks through regular audits.
- Evaluate the technical condition of tailings facilities, including stability, lifespan, and water balances.
- Prepare technical proposals while ensuring compliance with geotechnical and hydraulic standards.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and write audit reports following local regulations and Fraser Alexander’s guidelines.
- Collaborate with Projects and Operations teams to drive technical excellence and ongoing improvements.
- Build strong relationships with clients, industry associations, and government bodies.

What you will need:
- Degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s level).
- At least seven years of experience in tailings operations, both in technical and operational roles.
- Experience managing risks related to tailings operations.
- Knowledge of operational standards and tailings deposition strategies.
- Proficiency in geotechnical and hydraulic analysis tools like PLAXIS, GeoStudio, FLAC/FLAC3D, or Rocscience (preferred or willingness to learn).
- Ability to travel to operations and projects across Latin America as needed.

What you will get:
- A chance to work in a dynamic industry with opportunities for professional growth.
- Contribution to high-impact projects in Latin America while working with a respected company in the mining sector.