Cortez - Process Engineer, Tailings & Heap Leach

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company medical clinics

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Process Engineer specializing in Tailings and Heap Leach Management to join the Cortez Mine team in Elko, NV. The role focuses on design, construction, operation, monitoring, and closure of tailings storage facilities and heap leach facilities, aligned with regulatory and industry standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform data analysis and fieldwork, and contribute to planning, optimization, and closure efforts to ensure safe, compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in geology/engineering as specified.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of tailings and heap leach operations.
• 2–5 years mining experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety excellence across the site.
• Inspect TSFs and HLFs regularly.
• Develop tailings management plans and SOPs per standards.
• Collaborate with operations, environmental specialists, consultants, and Engineers of Record.
• Review monitoring data to ensure stability and performance of TSFs/HLFs.
• Communicate geotechnical findings to cross-functional teams.
• Manage geotechnical drilling programs.
• Lead large projects with budgeting and execution.
• Support reclamation and closure planning for end-of-mine-life facilities.
• Share water and mass balance modeling updates to inform decisions.
• Join interdisciplinary teams to drive solutions.

Skills

Tailings & heap leach operations

Project management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Mining industry experience 2-5 years

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geological/Civil/Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

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 Cortez 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.

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.