Barrick Mining Corporation

NGM - Manager, Tailings and Heap Leach

LocationElko, NV
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Position Description


JOB DESCRIPTION

Nevada Gold Mines seeks a Tailings and Heap Leach Manager provide corporate best practice guidance and senior level review to NGM sites and projects. The Manager will assist and ensure site’s compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements and conformance with Barrick’s Corporate Standards, Global Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), and other applicable standards and guidelines. The Manager will act as a link between the sites and senior leadership by conveying critical information on the performance of the facilities and assisting the concerned parties in the decision-making required to mitigate identified risks. The Manager will also liaise with the Engineers of Record providing technical review and guidance.


Responsibilities

Serve as technical advisor and a senior level reviewer for NGM on tailings and heap leach facilities.
Stay up to date on the state of practice in geotechnical engineering applicable to the design, construction, operation and closure of tailings storage and heap leach facilities, and their ancillary structures
Conduct critical review of site investigation plans, technical reports, engineering designs, construction drawings, specifications, and monitoring data.
Conduct regular performance reviews of the NGM facilities and develop appropriate risk reduction measures.
Engage and interact with consultants and contractors providing assessment and directive recommendations of technical work.
Lead the sites preparation for independent reviews, attend the scheduled reviews and ensure that recommendations are acted upon.
Review dam safety inspection, dam safety review, and assurance audit reports and ensure that recommendations are acted upon.
Lead and participate in technical evaluations and risk assessments and assist in the development of mitigation strategies.
Provide technical supervision and guidance to site based Responsible Tailings Facility Engineers (RTFE) and Heap Leach Responsible Persons.
Ensure site’s compliance with appliable laws and regulatory requirement, and conformance with internal standards, and the GISTM.
Report on the status of tailings storage and heap leach facilities, monitoring programs, and compliance activities to NGM and Barrick leadership.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee annual reviews and audits of tailings and heap leach facilities.
Organize training programs to build capacity in tailings and heap leach management best practices.
Promote knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement in tailings and heap leach management processes across all sites.
Represent the company in stakeholder engagements related to tailings management, including interactions with regulators, local communities, and industry groups.
Mentor, train and develop site-based engineers.
Perform other duties as required.


Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or related engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, tailings management, or a related discipline required.
Knowledge of Tailings and Heap leach operations and construction required.
Knowledge of GISTM and tailings management principles, including geotechnical analysis, water and mass balance modeling, and monitoring techniques preferred.
Strong project management and organizational skills to oversee multiple sites and teams effectively required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with site teams, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders required.
Familiarity with audit processes and experience coordinating third-party reviews preferred.


What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, excellent benefits, paid time off (PTO), and stock purchase plans (where applicable)
Nevada Gold Mines has several major mining operations located across Northeastern Nevada – this offers many opportunities to learn and grow within your career at different mine sites, other technical disciplines, operations roles, or management.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer


Our Mission And Core Values

At Nevada Gold Mines, our Mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Zero Harm We value safety and health above all else, and we take personal responsibility and ownership as one team.
Responsible and Accountable We act as owners, challenge each other as peers, learn and build on successes.
Partnerships We foster genuine partnerships and deliver on our commitments
Build a Sustainable Legacy We earn our social license by being part of our host communities, managing the impact of our operations, and building a sustainable legacy
Results Driven We are results-driven through agile decision-making and disciplined execution
Fit for Purpose We keep it simple – delivering fit-for-purpose solutions
Be Honest, Transparent, and Act with Integrity We communicate directly, honestly, and transparently.

Operated by Barrick, Nevada Gold Mines is a Joint Venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%). With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social, and economic considerations into all our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted


About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .


About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

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