Tailings & Heap Leach Process Engineer

Nevada Gold Mines; Battle Mountain (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company clinics

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Phoenix Mine in Battle Mountain, NV. The role focuses on tailings and heap leach management, ensuring design, construction, operation, monitoring and closure meet regulatory requirements and GISTM standards.

You will work with cross-functional teams to apply technical expertise on TSFs and HLFs. Candidates should hold a geotechnical/engineering degree and have 2–5 years in mining.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related engineering degree or equivalent experience required
• Strong project management skills required
• Knowledge of tailings and heap leach operations and construction required
• 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

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 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 TSF’s and HLFs
• Effectively communicate geotechnical findings, conclusions and recommendations to Process, Mine Operations and Engineering personnel
• Manage geotechnical drilling investigation programs
• Manage large scale projects including team coordination, budget tracking, and execution
• Provide input and support during reclamation and closure of TSFs and 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

Skills

Project management

Tailings operations

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geological/Civil/Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Phoenix Mine in Battle Mountain, NV. The role focuses on tailings and heap leach management, ensuring design, construction, operation, monitoring and closure meet regulatory requirements and GISTM standards.

You will work with cross-functional teams to apply technical expertise on TSFs and HLFs. Candidates should hold a geotechnical/engineering degree and have 2–5 years in mining.