Senior Tailings & Heap Leach Engineer | Safe, Innovative

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

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.