Nevada Gold Mines ยท 2 days ago
Carlin - Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer
Elko, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNevada Gold Mines is a leading gold mining company seeking a Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer for their Carlin Environmental & Compliance department. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for tailings storage and heap leach facilities, while collaborating with various teams to manage and optimize these facilities effectively.
Mining & Metals
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
Required
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related engineering degree or equivalent experience required
Knowledge of Tailings and Heap leach operations and construction required
Strong oral and written communication skills required
Ability to work in a team required
Preferred
Knowledge of water management practice and water balance modeling preferred
2 to 5 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred
Benefits
A comprehensive compensation package including 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
Company
Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jessie Going
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Lori McCurry
Lead Human Resources Business Partner
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