Job DescriptionPosition Description: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.
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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