Carlin - Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer jobs in United States
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Barrick Mining Corporation · 4 months ago

Carlin - Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer

Barrick Mining Corporation is a dynamic mining company seeking a Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer for their Carlin Environmental & Compliance department. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for tailings storage and heap leach facilities, along with conducting inspections, data analysis, and collaborating with various teams.

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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 them 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 TSFs and HLFs
Effectively communicate geotechnical findings, conclusions and recommendations to Process, Mine Operations and Engineering personnel
Manage geotechnical drilling investigation programs
Provide input and support during the reclamation and closure of TSFs or 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

Qualification

TailingsHeap Leach ManagementGeological EngineeringWater Management PracticesWater Balance ModelingCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related engineering degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Tailings and Heap leach operations and construction
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team

Preferred

Knowledge of water management practice and water balance modeling
2 to 5 years of experience in the mining or related industry

Benefits

A competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks
A 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical clinics
Company match share purchase program
And much more!

Company

Barrick Mining Corporation

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Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.74B
Key Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2025-11-18Post Ipo Secondary· $711.39M
2009-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $4.03B
1985-11-22IPO

Leadership Team

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Grigore Simon
Senior Vice President Mineral Resource Management North America
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