Carlin - Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer

Barrick Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

PTO

Job summary

Barrick Gold Corporation's Carlin Environmental & Compliance team seeks a Senior Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer in Elko, NV. You will design, monitor, and close tailings storage facilities and heap leach operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and Barrick standards.

The role involves field work, data analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and development of management plans aligned with GISTM, with a focus on safety and sustainable mine life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geological, Civil, Mining Engineering or related field.
• Tailings and Heap leach operations knowledge required.
• Water management knowledge preferred.
• 2–5 years of mining experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety at site.
• Conduct regular inspections and monitoring of TSFs and HLFs.
• Develop and implement tailings management plans aligned with GISTM.
• Coordinate with operating teams, environmental specialists, consultants, and Engineers of Record.
• Review monitoring data and communicate findings to operations.
• Support reclamation and closure planning.
• Provide updates on water and mass balance modeling.

Skills

Geotechnical Eng

Tailings & Heap

Water Balance Modeling

Field Inspections

Team Collaboration

Education

BS in Geological Eng

Job description

Carlin - Senior Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer

Elko, NV, United States

Job Description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Tailing and Heap Leach Engineer at our Carlin Environmental & Compliance department. As an Engineer specializing in Tailings and Heap Leach Management, you will play a crucial role to ensure that the design, construction, operation, monitoring, and closure of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and heap leach facilities (HLFs) at the Carlin Complex are following regulatory requirements, the Barrick Tailings and Heap Leach Management Standards, and the Global Industry Standard on Tailing Management (GISTM). Your responsibilities will involve a combination of technical expertise, fieldwork, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• A strong health and safety leader that strives for personal and site-wide excellence.
• Conduct regular inspections and monitoring of TSFs and HLFs

Contribute to the development and implementation of tailings management plans, and standard operating procedures, aligning them with GISTM guidelines.

Work closely with operating teams, mining engineers, environmental specialists, outside consultants, and Engineers of Record to ensure effective facility management.

• Review and interpret monitoring data: groundwater levels, seepage, settlement, and other relevant parameters to ensure stability and performance of TSFs and HLFs
• Effectively communicate geotechnical findings, conclusions and recommendations to Process, Mine Operations and Engineering personnel.
• Manage geotechnical drilling investigation programs.

Provide input and support during the reclamation and closure of TSFs or HLFs that have reached the end of their mine life.

Provide regular updates on water and mass balance modeling results to inform decision-making and optimize fluid management strategies around TSFs and HLFs.

Participate in interdisciplinary teams to address challenges and find innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related engineering degree or equivalent experience required

Knowledge of Tailings and Heap leach operations and construction required

Knowledge of water management practice and water balance modeling preferred

2 to 5 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred

Strong oral and written communication skills required

Ability to work in a team required

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About the Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Job Info

• Job Identification 236610
• Job Category Geology
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc, Carlin, NV, 89822, US