Elko - Senior Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Tailing and Heap Leach Engineer at the Carlin Complex to lead design, construction, operation, monitoring, and closure of TSFs and HLFs in line with regulatory requirements and GISTM standards.

This role combines fieldwork, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, sustainable operations and a focus on leaving a positive legacy for host communities.

Qualifications

• BS in geological, civil, or mining engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of tailings and heap leach operations.
• Knowledge of water management and water balance modeling preferred.
• 2–5 years mining industry experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety initiatives at TSFs and HLFs.
• Inspect and monitor tailings storage facilities and heap leach facilities.
• Develop and implement tailings management plans aligned with GISTM.
• Collaborate with operating teams, engineers, env specialists, and consultants.
• Review groundwater, seepage, settlement, and other monitoring data for stability.

Skills

Tailings & Heap Leach ops

Water management & modeling

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geological, Civil, or Mining Engineering (or related)

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!

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.. 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.