Cortez - Tailings and Heap Leach Specialist
About The Position
Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Tailings and Heap Leach Specialist for its Cortez operation. The specialist supports the safe and effective management of tailings and heap leach facilities across NGM operations and projects, including facility design, construction, operation, monitoring, surveillance, and closure. The role reviews technical work and verifies that facilities meet applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and design intent. It also supports consistent engineering practices, performance monitoring, review processes, and the development of site-based engineers. Nevada Gold Mines describes its commitment to a safe work environment and to leaving a sustainable legacy in host communities. The company offers a comprehensive compensation package and a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Requirements
- Knowledge of tailings and heap leach operations and construction.
- Geotechnical or civil engineering experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
- Professional Engineer designation.
- 10 years of experience in the mining or related industry.
Responsibilities
- Conduct critical reviews of site investigation plans, technical reports, engineering designs, construction drawings, and specifications for tailings and heap leach facilities.
- Stay up to date with geotechnical engineering practices applicable to earth-structure design and construction.
- Help develop and promote standardized engineering practices across NGM operations and projects for tailings and heap leach facility management, stewardship, monitoring, and surveillance.
- Assist sites and ensure compliance with Nevada regulatory requirements.
- Review Dam Safety Inspections, Dam Safety Reviews, and Assurance Reviews, and ensure recommendations are acted upon.
- Assist sites in preparing for independent third-party reviews, attend scheduled reviews, and ensure recommendations are acted upon.
- Conduct regular performance reviews of NGM sites and additional reviews as needed.
- Verify designs against standards, considering facility failure consequences.
- Ensure facility water and depositional balances are established and calibrated.
- Ensure reclamation requirements are included in facility designs.
- Designate quantitative performance objectives for each facility and report on progress.
- Ensure facility inspections and reviews are completed.
- Maintain regular communication with qualified NGM site and corporate personnel regarding specialist reviews of geotechnical, hydrological, hydrogeological, and environmental issues.
- Ensure tailings and heap leach facilities are operated according to design intent.
- Ensure design processes and documents submitted by the Engineer of Record align with construction, operation, and closure performance requirements for tailings storage or heap facilities.
- Ensure compliance with management systems, including document control integrity, management of change, and contractor management.
- Mentor, train, and develop site-based engineers.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical clinics.
- Company match share purchase program.
- Comprehensive compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
