Tailings Manager

Infinitek Limited; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinitek Limited seeks a Manager – Tailings & Water Services to lead the tailings pump stations and deposition systems at a large-scale mining operation. You will ensure safe, reliable transport of tailings, adherence to deposition plans, and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, 7+ years in mining, and a track record of managing maintenance programs, monitoring KPIs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and interacting with regulators to

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in mining operations, including at least 3 years in tailings management or slurry transport systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a high-reliability industrial environment.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and environmental requirements relating to tailings management.
• Relevant certifications such as MSHA, OSHA, First Aid/CPR, or incident investigation training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of tailings pump stations, including high- and low-pressure pump systems, pipelines, sumps and distribution infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance using KPIs including pump utilisation, availability, downtime and water reclaim efficiency.
• Ensure tailings deposition activities align with approved deposition plans, TSF lift schedules and geotechnical recommendations.
• Utilise monitoring systems, including radar, piezometers and other instrumentation, to support safe tailings management.
• Develop and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance programmes covering mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Promote and enforce site safety standards through active leadership, inspections and corrective actions.
• Respond to operational issues including blockages, leaks, overflows and equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tailings management standards, environmental permits and industry best practices.
• Supervise, train and develop tailings personnel, including operators, shift leads and maintenance staff.
• Work closely with environmental, geotechnical and water management teams to support safe and sustainable deposition practices.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning for tailings infrastructure and capital projects.
• Interface with regulators, auditors and external stakeholders during inspections and incident response.
• Maintain accurate operational, safety and compliance records.
• Coordinate access, readiness and availability of containment systems, emergency infrastructure and operational areas.
• Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional communication regarding tailings system performance, reliability and availability.

Skills

Leadership

Tailings management

Regulatory compliance

Operations oversight

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline preferred

MSHA, OSHA, First Aid/CPR, incident investigation training

Tools

Radar monitoring systems

Piezometers

Monitoring instrumentation

Job description

The Manager – Tailings & Water Services is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and compliance of tailings pump stations and deposition systems at a large-scale mining operation.

The role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient transport of tailings in line with deposition plans, environmental and regulatory requirements, and engineering standards.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in mining operations, including at least 3 years of experience in tailings management or slurry transport systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a high-reliability industrial environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and environmental requirements relating to tailings management.
• Relevant certifications such as MSHA, OSHA, First Aid/CPR, or incident investigation training preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of tailings pump stations, including high- and low-pressure pump systems, pipelines, sumps and distribution infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance using KPIs including pump utilisation, availability, downtime and water reclaim efficiency.
• Ensure tailings deposition activities align with approved deposition plans, TSF lift schedules and geotechnical recommendations.
• Utilise monitoring systems, including radar, piezometers and other instrumentation, to support safe tailings management.
• Develop and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance programmes covering mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Promote and enforce site safety standards through active leadership, inspections and corrective actions.
• Respond to operational issues including blockages, leaks, overflows and equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tailings management standards, environmental permits and industry best practices.
• Supervise, train and develop tailings personnel, including operators, shift leads and maintenance staff.
• Work closely with environmental, geotechnical and water management teams to support safe and sustainable deposition practices.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning for tailings infrastructure and capital projects.
• Interface with regulators, auditors and external stakeholders during inspections and incident response.
• Maintain accurate operational, safety and compliance records.
• Coordinate access, readiness and availability of containment systems, emergency infrastructure and operational areas.
• Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional communication regarding tailings system performance, reliability and availability.