Carlin - Geotechnical Superintendent - Tailings And Heap Leach

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Geotechnical Superintendent - Tailings and Heap Leach at our Carlin operation. safely and effectively oversee the safe and environmentally sound operation of the heap leach operation.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct critical review of site investigation plans, technical report, engineering designs and construction drawings and specifications for Tailings and Heap Leach Facilities

• Stay up-to-date of the state of practice in geotechnical engineering applicable to the design and construction of earth structures

• Assist in promoting and developing standardizations of engineering practices across NGM operations and projects in relation to facilities management, stewardship and site monitoring and surveillance

• Assist and ensure site's compliance with regulatory requirements in Nevada

• Review the Dam Safety Inspections, Dam Safety Reviews and Assurance Reviews and ensure that the recommendations are acted upon

• Assist the sites in preparing for the Independent Third-Party Reviews, attend the scheduled reviews and ensure that the recommendations are acted upon

• Conduct regular performance reviews of the different NGM sites and as needed develop appropriate risk mitigation plans

• Participate in technical evaluations and risk assessments and assist in the development of mitigation strategies

• Engage and interact with consultants providing assessment and directive recommendations of technical work

• Ensure conformance to the Barrick Tailings and Heap Leach Management Standards

• Ensure conformance to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management

• Design verification to meet standard with consideration to facility failure consequence

• Ensure facility water and depositional balances are in place and calibrated

• Ensure reclamation requirements are included in facility design

• 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 for specialist review of geotechnical, hydrological, hydrogeological, and environmental issues

• Ensure tailings and heap leach facilities are operated to design intent

• Ensure design process and documents submitted by the Engineer of Record are consistent with the construction, operation, and closure performance requirements of the tailing's storage or heap facilities

• Ensure compliance with management systems including:

• Document control integrity

• Management of change

• Contractor management

• Mentor, train and develop site-based engineers

• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• 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
• Professional Engineer designation preferred
• Geotechnical/Civil Engineering experience required
• 10 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to work in a team required

What We Can Offer You

• 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, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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