Lead Tailings & Water Engineer — Field Operations

Turner Mining Group; Kearny (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining engineering firm is seeking a Responsible Tailings and Water Operations Engineer in Kearny, Arizona. This role involves overseeing mine tailings storage facilities and water management systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a B.S. degree in a relevant engineering field and at least five years of experience in a mining environment. Strong technical expertise and leadership skills are essential. This is a salaried position that requires a significant on-site presence to support operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in tailings and/or water management engineering in a mining environment.
• Technical expertise in TSF stability analysis, soil/rock mechanics, hydrology, and geotechnical engineering.
• Strong understanding of leadership and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer for Ray and Hayden operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety controls for TSFs and water systems.
• Oversee compliance with ICMM, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ADEQ BADCT regulations.

Skills

Tailings and water management engineering

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

B.S. Degree in Mining, Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

GoldSim

HEC-RAS

Minebridge Muk3D

Job description

A leading mining engineering firm is seeking a Responsible Tailings and Water Operations Engineer in Kearny, Arizona. This role involves overseeing mine tailings storage facilities and water management systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a B.S. degree in a relevant engineering field and at least five years of experience in a mining environment. Strong technical expertise and leadership skills are essential. This is a salaried position that requires a significant on-site presence to support operations.