Cortez - Tailings and Heap Leach Specialist

Nevada Gold Mines

Elko, NVFull time

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Location: Elko, NV
Job type: Full time
Posted: Nov 2; 1 day ago

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About the company

Nevada Gold Mines

Mining & metals · 5,001 to 10,000 employees

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.

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What you'll do

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 with 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 tailings and heap leach 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
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 reviews 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
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or related engineering degree or equivalent experience preferred
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
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.

What you need

Knowledge of Tailings and Heap leach operations and construction
Geotechnical/Civil Engineering experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or related engineering degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
Professional Engineer designation (preferred)
10 years of experience in the mining or related industry (preferred)
Education: a bachelor's degree or a professional certificate

Key skills

Geotechnical/Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer designation

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Perks

medical, dental, and vision plan
401k retirement plan
paid time off
company-sponsored medical clinics
share purchase program

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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 Tailings and Heap Leach Specialist at our Cortez 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 with 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 tailings and heap leach 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 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 reviews 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 preferred 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.