Remote Mine Waste & Tailings Strategy Lead

Placements24; Myrtle Beach (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Flexible hours

Health, dental, vision insurance

Development allowance

Global project exposure

Environmental stewardship

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Mine Waste Management Specialist to join a distributed technical team. You will develop and oversee strategies for tailings, waste rock, and heap leach facilities, ensuring safety and environmental integrity across global projects.

The role requires deep geotechnical, hydrogeological, and geochemical expertise, with a focus on innovation and regulatory compliance while coordinating with international stakeholders remotely.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in mine waste management, including tailings management, waste rock characterization, and geotechnical stability assessment.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, soil mechanics, and hydrogeology as applied to mine waste structures.
• Knowledge of geochemical processes relevant to mine waste and their environmental implications.
• Familiarity with relevant software for stability analysis and performance monitoring.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing mine closure plans for waste facilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and risk management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, international team environment.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and permitting processes related to mine waste.
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive mine waste management strategies and plans.
• Oversee the design, construction, operation, and closure of tailings storage facilities and waste rock dumps.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation measures for potential environmental and safety hazards associated with mine waste.
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations and industry best practices for mine waste management.
• Monitor the geochemical and geotechnical performance of waste facilities.
• Provide expert technical guidance on mine waste characterization, disposal, and rehabilitation.
• Liaise with internal technical experts, external consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable waste management solutions, including reprocessing and circular economy initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, guidelines, and training materials.
• Stay current with advancements in mine waste management technologies and research.

Skills

Geotechnical principles

Hydrogeology

Geochemistry

Regulatory knowledge

Stability software

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Stability analysis software

Performance monitoring tools

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Mine Waste Management Specialist to join a distributed technical team. You will develop and oversee strategies for tailings, waste rock, and heap leach facilities, ensuring safety and environmental integrity across global projects.

The role requires deep geotechnical, hydrogeological, and geochemical expertise, with a focus on innovation and regulatory compliance while coordinating with international stakeholders remotely.