Responsible Dam Engineer

Australia, Queensland, Australia • Posted June 08, 2026

Job Type: Full time
Location: Australia, Queensland
Posted: June 08, 2026
Category: Engineers
Application Deadline: July 18, 2026

Role Description

Responsible Dam Engineer (Tailings & Water) | Weipa  

  • Critical dam safety leadership role supporting Weipa operations and complex tailings & water assets  

  • Key technical position aligned to Rio Tinto D5 Standard and GISTM, ensuring global best practice  

  • Work alongside a global network of tailings and geotechnical experts across Rio Tinto Aluminium & Lithium  

  • Influence major operational and sustaining capital decisions across TSFs and WSFs 

About the role 

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you 

We are seeking a Responsible Dam Engineer (RDE) to join our Tailings & Water function supporting Weipa operations. This is a critical technical leadership role providing site-based expertise to ensure the safe, compliant, and effective management of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and wat...

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