Carlin - Superintendent, Tailing and Heap Leach

Job Description

The Tailings & Heap Leach superintendent will be responsible for management of six tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and four heap leach facilities (HLFs) at the Carlin Complex Gold Quarry area.

• 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 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Ability to work in a team required.

• Fulfill the responsible tailings facility engineer (RTFE) role for the South Area facilities.
• Support internal budgeting and work plans for South Area TSF/HLF management.
• Manage the supporting one support engineer.
• 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 engineering designs and construction packages, site investigation plans, and technical reports.
• Manage and coordinate 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.