Cortez - Process Engineer, Tailings & Heap Leach

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401k plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company match share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines invites a Process Engineer to join the Cortez Mine team in Elko, NV. You will lead tailings storage facility and heap leach management efforts, ensuring design, construction, operation, monitoring, and closure comply with regulatory standards and GISTM.

You will work with engineers, environmental specialists, and outside consultants to optimize facility performance, data analysis, and safe operations onsite.

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

• Conduct regular inspections and monitoring of TSFs and HLFs.
• Develop and implement tailings management plans and SOPs aligning with GISTM.
• Collaborate with operating teams, mining engineers, environmental specialists, and consultants.
• Review monitoring data to ensure stability and performance of TSFs and HLFs.
• Communicate geotechnical findings to stakeholders.
• Manage geotechnical drilling and large-scale projects.
• Support reclamation and closure planning for end-of-life TSFs/HLFs.
• Provide regular updates on water and mass balance modeling to inform decisions.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

BS in Geological Engineering

BS in Civil Engineering

BS in 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 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.