Senior Tailings & Heap Leach Superintendent

Barrick Mining Corporation; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrick Mining Corporation invites applications for Tailings & Heap Leach superintendent at the Carlin Complex Gold Quarry area. The role oversees 6 tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and 4 heap leach facilities (HLFs), ensuring safe performance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating budgets, reviewing designs, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants, and staying current with geotechnical best practices.

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.
• Professional Engineer designation preferred.
• 10 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the responsible tailings facility engineer (RTFE) role for the South Area facilities.
• Support internal budgeting and work plans required for South Area TSF/HLF management.
• Manage the supporting one support engineer.
• Communicate and coordinate with other site departments, site leadership, and corporate leadership.
• Review water and tailings deposition models. Ensure adequate model calibration and regular reporting.
• Review of engineering designs and construction packages, site investigation plans, and technical reports.
• Management and coordination of external consultants including the engineer-of-record for each TSF/HLF.
• Stay up-to-date with the state of practice in geotechnical and tailings engineering.
• Participate in technical evaluations, risk assessments, and mitigation strategy development.
• Develop and manage the corrective action plan and critical controls management plan for all TSFs/HLFs.
• Ensure conformance to Barrick standards, GISTM, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure facility inspections and reviews are completed
• Ensure reclamation requirements are included in facility design

Skills

Tailings management

Geotechnical engineering

Project coordination

Communication skills

Engineering design review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geological/Civil/Mining Eng

Professional Engineer designation (PE)

Job description

Barrick Mining Corporation invites applications for Tailings & Heap Leach superintendent at the Carlin Complex Gold Quarry area. The role oversees 6 tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and 4 heap leach facilities (HLFs), ensuring safe performance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating budgets, reviewing designs, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants, and staying current with geotechnical best practices.