Engineer-in-Training, Tailings

Careermine; McLeese Lake; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation package

Job summary

Gibraltar Mine is seeking a Tailings Engineer-in-Training to support safe tailings deposition and environmental compliance. You will assist with short-term deposition plans, field data collection, and reporting, while coordinating with Mill Operations and GPS/drone surveys for infrastructure inspections.

The role requires a Civil/Geotechnical/Mining engineering degree, 3–4 years in mining tailings, and EIT/PEng progression within one year. This is a full-time on-site position in BC.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of tailings storage facility experience in mining.
• Engineering degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Mining field.
• Registration as PEng or EIT with BC board or progression plan within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Mill Operations for safe tailings deposition.
• Develop short-term deposition plans and infrastructure requirements.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of deposition plans and mass balance analyses.
• Collect tailings data and produce regular reports.
• Perform field QC tests for geotechnical materials and track tailings costs.
• Assist with water management and balance calculations.
• Surveying and GPS field work using RTK and drone photogrammetry.
• Provide project management coverage as needed.

Skills

GPS/survey software

Problem solving

Time management

Effective communication

Independent work

MS Excel/Office

Basic programming in Excel

Water balance software (HEC-HMS)

GIS software

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Mining Engineering degree

EIT with progression plan to PEng within 1 year

Registered or eligible for Professional Engineer in BC

Tools

GPS

HEC-HMS

GIS

Excel

Job description

Description

Position at Gibraltar Mine

Position Title

Engineer-In-Training, Tailings

Employment Type

Full-Time

Organization

Gibraltar Mine

Location

Mcleese Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship

Senior Engineer, Tailings

Salary Range

$94,900 to $118,700

About Trekor

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States.

Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others - from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona's Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation.

Trekor goes Beyond Potential.

For more information visit our website www.Trekormetals.com.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Tailings Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to support our commitment to safety and environmental compliance in tailings management. In this role, you will provide technical support to Mill Operations, focusing on safe and effective tailings deposition while adhering to established safety and environmental procedures. You will assist in developing short-term deposition plans and infrastructure requirements aligned with long-term strategies.

Key responsibilities include conducting monthly reconciliations of deposition plans, collecting and maintaining tailings data, and producing regular reports. You will also perform field quality control tests for geotechnical materials, tracking costs associated with tailings activities, and assisting with water management calculations. Engaging in surveying and GPS fieldwork using RTK equipment and drone photogrammetry, you will support infrastructure inspections and provide project management coverage as needed. If you are a safety-conscious individual with a passion for environmental stewardship, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Core Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Provide technical support and operational targets to Mill Operations as needed to ensure the ongoing safe and effective deposition to meet our design and storage requirements.
• Develop short term deposition plans, and infrastructure requirements that align with Mill Operations long term deposition strategies.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of deposition plans and ongoing mass balance analyses to demonstrate deposition objectives.
• Collect and maintain tailings data and produce regular reports.
• Conducting field quality control tests for geotechnical materials as part of dam construction.
• Track costs associated with tailings activities and manage critical parts inventory.
• Assist with water management and water balance calculations related to tailing and site wide water systems.
• Surveying and GPS field work, using RTK equipment and drone photogrammetry.
• Perform infrastructure inspections and generate maintenance reports and orders.
• Provide project management coverage as needed.

Education & Experience

• 3 to 4 years operational, construction, or design work experience in the mining industry specific to tailings storage facilities
• Engineering degree in a Civil, Geotechnical, or a Mining related field.
• Registered, or able to register, as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia or registered as an EIT with progression plan to obtain Professional Engineer status within 1 year.

Skills & Competencies

• Able to work alone in an outdoor setting and in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience with GPS/survey applications is considered an asset.
• Ability to problem solve, communicate effectively and manage time.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Good knowledge of all MS office applications with the ability to perform basic programming in Excel.
• Familiar with water balance software (HEC-HMS) or GIS software would be considered an asset.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues

Compensation

At all Trekor locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.

Equal Opportunity

Trekor is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.