Tailings Storage Facility Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America seeks a TSF Engineer to oversee day-to-day geotechnical operations, deposition management, and water balance across sites, ensuring facility stability and regulatory compliance.

You will work with Operations, Environmental, and engineering teams to execute stacking plans, monitor instrumentation, and support EoR/ITRB and DSR activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in geotechnical and tailings projects is required.
• Familiarity with GISTM standards and relevant mining regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct routine Dry Stack Tailings Facility safety inspections.
• Manage geotechnical instrumentation networks and interpret performance data.
• Coordinate daily Stacking Plan strategies and water balance tracking.
• Implement and maintain Tailings Management System routines.
• Provide owner's engineering oversight during TSF dam raises and liner installations.
• Assist with annual Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs).
• Support Tailings Emergency Response Plans and incident reporting.
• Investigate variances and drive operational improvements in water recovery.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tailings management

Dam stability

Instrumentation data collection

GISTM standards

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

RS2

GIS

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About the Role

The Filtered Tailings Dry Stack Storage Facility (TSF) Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day geotechnical engineering oversight, operational surveillance, and deposition management of Filtered Tails Dry Stack Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and associated water management infrastructure across AngloGold Ashanti operations. Working closely with site operations, external consultants, and senior geotechnical leads, this role ensures facility stability, strict environmental compliance, and adherence to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), NDEP, MSHA, and AGA internal technical standards.

As a key technical operational engineer, this role partners closely with Process Operations, Site Maintenance, Environmental, and multidisciplinary technical teams to execute daily stacking plans, manage water balances, and ensure long-term facility safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct routine Dry Stack Tailings Facility safety inspections and field surveillance.
• Manage geotechnical instrumentation networks (piezometers, inclinometers, survey prisms, radar) and interpret performance data to identify emerging trends or anomalies.

Deposition & Water Balance Execution

• Coordinate daily Stacking Plan strategies, spigotting sequences, beach formation, and site water balance tracking in direct partnership with Process Operations and Environmental teams.

GISTM & TMS Governance

• Implement and maintain site-level Tailings Management System (TMS) routines.
• Ensure all operational activities comply with NDEP and GISTM requirements, Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs), and regulatory permits.

Construction & CQA Support

• Provide owner's engineering oversight during TSF dam raises, earthworks, and liner installations.
• Verify that third-party Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) documentation matches approved engineering designs.

Engineer of Record (EoR) Support

• Facilitate routine site inspections and data packages for the Engineer of Record (EoR) and Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB).
• Assist with the execution of annual Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs).

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Support the maintenance of Tailings Emergency Response Plans (ERP), inundation mapping verification, and emergency trigger monitoring.

Continuous Improvement & Incident Reporting

• Investigate geotechnical variances, assist with Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), and drive operational improvements in water recovery and Dry Stack Filtered stewardship.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active Professional Engineer (PE) license (or progress toward licensure) preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 7 years of progressive engineering experience in geotechnical, civil, or metallurgical engineering.
• Hands-on experience in tailings management, dam construction, or earthworks operations.
• Demonstrated background in geotechnical instrumentation data collection, stability evaluation, and field-based Dry Stack Filtered safety surveillance.
• Sound working knowledge of soil mechanics, embankment stability, Filtered Tailings Stacking Plans, seepage modeling fundamentals, and unsaturated soil behavior.
• Familiarity with GISTM standards, CDA/ICOLD dam safety guidelines, and relevant state/federal mining regulations (e.g., NDEP, MSHA).
• Practical understanding of tailings slurry delivery, sub-aerial deposition, decant systems, pump/pipeline operations, automatic filter operations, conveyor systems, and high-pressure pumping systems.
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis software (e.g., GeoStudio, Rocscience SLIDE/RS2), GIS mapping tools, and automated instrumentation databases.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities to evaluate real-time instrumentation alerts, execute TARP protocols, and implement rapid field mitigations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to deliver concise technical reports to management, operations crews, and engineering consultants.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with plant operations, site maintenance, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to operate company vehicles safely.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

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