Senior Tailings Engineer (10-Month Contract)

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Kidd Operations

Timmins, Ontario, Canada

Canada

Job ID

25-51

Closing date

21/08/2025

Last Updated

13/08/2025

Reporting to the Lead Metallurgist, the Senior Tailings Engineer is responsible for the technical support of the Kidd Metallurgical Site Tailings Management Area (TMA) operation. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Providing high-level day-to-day direction and technical support for activities within the TMA

Coordinating with the metallurgical, environmental, maintenance and operations teams to ensure TMA operation meets all Company policy and legislated requirements

Managing capital and operating projects within the TMA, such as improvement projects, berm raises and dredging campaigns

Leading and coordinating Spring Melt and Fall Rains Preparation for the Kidd Metallurgical Site

Acting as a liaison for the Kidd Metallurgical Closed Sites

Providing direction to the Tailings Working Leader with regards to TMA operation. The Tailings Working Leader is a direct report to this position.

Providing insight into best operational practises with regards to present and emerging technologies, maintenance activities and coordination and overall TMA management strategy.

Qualifications:

Diploma or Degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. Engineering) with at least 8 years of related operational experience

Professional Engineering Designation is strongly preferred

Project Management experience is an asset

Schedule: 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts (Kidd Operations reserves the right to modify working schedules as necessary, in accordance with applicable notice requirements and labor regulations.)

We offer a competitive wage and bonus plan complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits. Candidates must ensure that progressive, sustainable improvements within the department are consistent with business objectives and our health, safety, environmental and community policies.

Kidd Operations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information. Information will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.