Cortez - Process Engineer, Tailings & Heap Leach

Barrick Mining Corporation; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Barrick Mining Corporation's Cortez Mine in Elko, NV seeks a Process Engineer specializing in tailings and heap leach management to join our dynamic team. You will lead design, construction, operation, and closure activities for TSFs and HLFs, ensuring compliance with GISTM and Barrick standards while collaborating with cross-functional groups.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant engineering degree, 2–5 years of mining experience, and strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong project management skills required.
• Knowledge of tailings and heap leach operations and construction required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections and monitoring of tailings storage facilities and heap leach facilities.
• Develop and implement tailings management plans and SOPs in line with GISTM.
• Collaborate with operating teams, engineers, environmental specialists, and outside consultants.
• Review monitoring data and advise on stability and performance of TSFs and HLFs.
• Communicate geotechnical findings to process, mine operations, and engineering personnel.
• Manage geotechnical drilling investigation programs.
• Oversee large-scale projects including budgeting and scheduling.
• Support reclamation and closure planning for TSFs/HLFs.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Tailings/heap leach knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geological/Civil/Mining Engineering

Job 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 Process Engineer to join our team at the Cortez Mine, located in Elko, NV.

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.

As an Engineer specializing in Tailings and Heap Leach Management, you will play a crucial role to ensure that design, construction, operation, monitoring and closure of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and heap leach facilities (HLFs) at the Phoenix Mine are following regulatory requirements, the Barrick Tailings and Heap Leach Management Standards, and the Global Industry on Tailings Management (GISTM). Your responsibilities will involve a combination of technical expertise, fieldwork, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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 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 TSF’s and HLFs
• Effectively communicate geotechnical findings, conclusions and recommendations to Process, Mine Operations and Engineering personnel
• Manage geotechnical drilling investigation programs
• Manage large scale projects including team coordination, budget tracking, and execution
• Provide input and support during reclamation and closure of TSFs and 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
• Strong project management skills required
• Knowledge of tailings and heap leach operations and construction required
• 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, 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.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• 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.