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Centerra Gold Inc. · 2 months ago

Engineer, Tailings Facility

Clayton, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Centerra Gold Inc. is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers. They are seeking an Engineer, Tailings Facility to manage the safe and compliant operation of the Tailings Storage Facility and associated water systems, overseeing tailings design, deposition planning, and dam safety compliance.

MiningPrecious Metals

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning and safe operation of the TSF, including dam raises, water balance, and deposition planning

Serve as the company’s technical representative and point of contact for the EoR, Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB), regulators, and external stakeholders

Support the develop, maintain, and enforce the Tailings Management System (TMS) in alignment with MAC guidelines, permit requirements, and corporate governance

Oversee preparation and updates of the OMS manual, Dam Safety Reviews, annual Engineer of Record reports, and emergency preparedness plans. The updates would include periodically reviews of the trigger action and respond plan (TARP). Preparation, execute and document periodical emergency preparedness drills to provide confidence in the event of an event

Support, and where applicable direct, design reviews, risk assessments, and construction QA/QC for dam raises, cyclone sand operations, and tailings systems

Ensure integration of TSF operation and construction with mine and concentrator (milling & flotation) operations, optimizing slurry rheology, deposition, cyclone performance, dam raise and construction requirements, and reclaim water quality to meet mine plan requirements

Oversee geotechnical, geochemical, and hydrological monitoring programs, including piezometers, Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs), topographic and bathymetric surveys, settlement surveys, seepage monitoring, and water quality testing

Support the review, interpret, and approve geotechnical and hydrological models, stability analyses, and deposition modelling and construction progress to ensure goals will be met

Lead implementation of dam safety programs consistent with regulatory frameworks

Identify, assess, mitigate, and where possible optimize, geotechnical, environmental, and operational risks related to tailings and water management

Provide support on closure and reclamation planning, including options for beach and water management, progressive rehabilitation, and long-term water treatment

Build strong relationships with operations, processing, and environmental teams to align water and tailings strategies

Represent the company at technical and community forums, and engage with stakeholders, regulators and local communities regarding tailings management practices

Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies (e.g., advanced instrumentation, real-time monitoring, cyclone improvement and optimization)

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringTailings ManagementDam Safety ProgramsCyclone OperationsWater ManagementGeotechnical SoftwareStakeholder EngagementRegulatory ComplianceDrone SurveyingCAD ProficiencyP.Eng CertificationLeadership ExperienceTechnical Reporting