Barrick Gold Corporation

Carlin - Manager, Tailings and Heap Leach

Barrick Gold Corporation$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geological, Civil, Mining Engineering, or related field required.
  • In-depth knowledge of tailings and heap leach operations and construction needed.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation preferred.
  • 10-15 years of relevant mining or related industry experience preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills essential.
  • Teamwork ability is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a site team including a superintendent and support engineers.
  • Serve as the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) for North Area facilities.
  • Develop and oversee internal budgets and work plans for TSF/HF operations.
  • Maintain communication with site and corporate personnel for specialist reviews.
  • Coordinate with various site departments and leadership.
  • Evaluate water and tailings deposition models for accuracy and reporting.
  • Review engineering designs, construction packages, and technical reports.
  • Manage and coordinate activities of external consultants and engineer-of-record.
  • Stay updated on advancements in geotechnical and tailings engineering practices.
  • Conduct technical evaluations and participate in risk assessment planning.
  • Develop and manage corrective action and critical controls management plans.
  • Ensure compliance with Barrick standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee facility inspections and integrate reclamation requirements into designs.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Employee assistance programs for mental wellness.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Full Job Description
Job Description

  • Brief Description
    • The Tailings & Heap Leach Manager will be responsible for overall management of 15 tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and 5 heap leach facilities (HLFs) at the Carlin Complex.
  • 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.
    • 10-15 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills required.
    • Ability to work in a team required.


Responsibilities
  • Manage the supporting TSF/HLF management site team including one superintendent and two support engineers.
  • Fulfill the responsible tailings facility engineer (RTFE) role for the North Area facilities.
  • Prepare and manage internal budgets and work plans required for TSF/HLF management.
  • Maintain regular communication with qualified NGM site and corporate personnel for specialist review of geotechnical, hydrological, hydrogeological, and environmental issues.
  • Communicate and coordinate with other site departments, site leadership, and corporate leadership.
  • Review water and tailings deposition models. Ensure adequate model calibration and regular reporting.
  • Review of engineering designs and construction packages, site investigation plans, and technical reports.
  • Management and coordination of external consultants including the engineer-of-record for each TSF/HLF.
  • Stay up-to-date with the state of practice in geotechnical and tailings engineering.
  • Participate in technical evaluations, risk assessments, and mitigation strategy development.
  • Develop and manage the corrective action plan and critical controls management plan for all TSFs/HLFs.
  • Ensure conformance to Barrick standards, GISTM, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure facility inspections and reviews are completed
  • Ensure reclamation requirements are included in facility design

About Barrick Gold Corporation

Barrick Gold Corporation is a mining company that specializes in the production of gold and copper. The company was founded in 1983 by Peter Munk and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Barrick Gold operates mines and advanced exploration and development projects on five continents. The company's main focus is on gold, but it also produces copper. Barrick Gold is committed to responsible mining practices and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and improve the lives of people in the communities where it operates. The company has faced criticism in the past for its environmental and social practices, but has taken steps to address these concerns.
Learn more about Barrick Gold Corporation
Size
21,300 employees
Market Cap
$31.1 billion
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Founded
1983
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