Tailings and Governance Coordinator

Overview

The Tailings and Governance Coordinator plays a key role in implementing and supervising the company's tailings governance framework and process safety deployment across all mining operations. The position ensures compliance with operational procedures, international standards, and audit requirements, while also driving risk reduction initiatives and improvement projects. Working closely with operational teams and external partners, the Tailings and Governance Coordinator supports the safe, efficient, and sustainable management of tailings facilities and high-risk mining processes.

• Implement and oversee the tailings governance framework across all assets.
• Ensure routine internal and third‑party audits are conducted, budgeted, and followed up with action plans.
• Assist in the deployment of the Process Safety Management initiative.
• Lead the implementation of risk reduction initiatives and establish short, medium, and long‑term plans.
• Manage global benchmarking projects to evaluate tailings risk performance.
• Define success criteria to prioritize projects that deliver risk reduction and operational value.
• Oversee the adoption of improved monitoring systems and support investigations into new tailings technologies such as paste or dry‑stack systems.
• Liaise with executives, sourcing, operations, and suppliers to ensure alignment and delivery of tailings objectives.
• Implement the internal tailings assessment and governance framework across multiple sites.
• Assist in the deployment of process safety management for tailing facilities and other high‑risk processes.
• Establish 5‑ and 10‑year risk reduction roadmaps with measurable outcomes.
• Drive breakthrough R&D projects in tailings technologies and build business cases for implementation.
• Support the transition to advanced technologies such as paste and dry‑stack tailings systems.
• Manage cultural and operational diversity across global operations.

• Safety Leadership – Champions health and safety as the top priority across all tailings activities.
• Risk Management – Identifies, evaluates, and mitigates operational and technical risks in tailings management.
• Innovation – Facilitates the adoption of advanced technologies and approaches to improve tailings performance.
• Stakeholder Management – Builds strong relationships with executives, operations, sourcing, and external partners.
• Adaptability – Comfortable with ambiguity, adjusts approach to dynamic conditions, and maintains focus on outcomes.
• Communication – Provides clear and transparent reporting, translating technical risks into business language.
• Cultural Awareness – Operates effectively in diverse environments and fosters collaboration across geographies.

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in tailings design, operation, and management in large‑scale mining operations.
• Technical and operational knowledge of tailings treatment and storage systems.
• Proven track record in implementing governance frameworks and compliance systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with external stakeholders and regulators.
• Familiarity with international standards (e.g., Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management – GISTM).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in multicultural environments.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong and operationally grounded professional with broad experience in mining, concentration, and bulk materials handling. They are proactive in delivering results, skilled at balancing governance with practical operations, and capable of engaging across diverse teams and cultures. They embrace innovation, promote accountability, and can adapt their leadership style to local challenges while driving group‑wide consistency.

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