ASARCO · 18 hours ago
Tailings Water Engineer
Sahuarita, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAsarco LLC is seeking a Responsible Tailings and Water Operations Engineer to oversee mine tailings storage facilities and related water management systems. This role is accountable for the integrity of all facilities while ensuring safety, compliance, and long-term risk management.
Industrial ManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Tailings and Water Management
Serve as the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer for Ray and Hayden operations, ensuring the stability and integrity of TSFs
Oversee tailings deposition and water management plans, including strategies for water removal, storage, and reclamation
Conduct risk assessments and ensure proper hazard identification, mitigation strategies, and safety controls for TSFs and water systems
Challenge and review recommendations from the Engineer of Record (EoR) and ensure alignment with GISTM and ICMM governance best practices
Develop and maintain Emergency Response Plans and Operations, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) Manuals and ensure site adherence
Oversee the monitoring, instrumentation planning, data interpretation, QA/QC procedures for tailings and water management
Ensure strict compliance with ICMM, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ADEQ BADCT regulations
Maintain direct reporting to ASARCO's technical governance group while ensuring close collaboration with site management
Coordinate and participate in inspections and meetings by third parties such as Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB), Engineer-of-Record, State agencies, and water regulatory bodies and provide technical leadership and ensuring third-party recommendations are implemented
Oversee crisis response planning and emergency preparedness for tailings and water-related risks
Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to both tailings and water management. Collaborate with the Tailings Superintendents and the corporate Water Management Team to develop and implement action plans for resolving issues
Provide technical review and oversight on TSF and water system projects conducted internally or by external consultants and contractors
Ensure long-term risk management strategies are in place, extending beyond day-to-day operations to include climate change resilience and closure planning
Use advanced water modeling tools to analyze current and future water storage conditions, optimizing TSF performance
Develop and implement structured training programs for TSF operators and engineers, ensuring alignment with GISTM training requirements
Contribute to succession planning by mentoring junior engineers and ensuring long-term technical capability in tailings and water management
Maintain a strong presence in industry forums and internal workshops, continuously improving best practices
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years of experience in tailings and/or water management engineering in a mining environment
Technical expertise in TSF stability analysis, soil/rock mechanics, hydrology, and geotechnical engineering
Strong leadership and governance understanding, with experience in regulatory compliance and third-party audits
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
AutoCAD Civil3D
B.S. Degree in Mining, Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering (or a related field)
EIT required, with PE certification, to be obtained within a 5 year period
Preferred
Water modeling software (e.g., GoldSim, HEC-RAS)
Minebridge Muk3D
Company
ASARCO
Asarco operates as a copper mining, smelting and refining company.
1001-5000 employees
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