At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex tailings projects and ensure safety compliance in a dynamic mining environment.
- Company: Join Taseko Mines, a leading copper mine operator with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Experience a vibrant community with outdoor activities and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental stewardship while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 121000 - 151300 $ per year.
We are looking for a Senior Tailings Engineer to ensure compliance with the Health, Safety, and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia and to promote a safety-first culture. In this role, you will provide technical support to Mill Operations, focusing on dam integrity and effective tailings deposition. You will lead complex TSF capital construction projects, collaborate with the Engineer of Record, and oversee maintenance operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia.
- Participating in and promoting a safety-first culture.
- Providing technical support and operational targets to Mill Operations as needed to ensure dam integrity and performance through safe and effective tailings deposition to meet design and storage requirements.
- Leading and directing large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary TSF capital construction projects.
- Liaising with the Engineer of Record and the Gibraltar tailings management team for TSF maintenance and operation.
- Reviewing technical proposals, design work, and report packages.
- Monitoring, compiling and reviewing data to ensure compliance with the tailings deposition plan.
- Updating and ensuring compliance with the TSF Operation, Maintenance & Surveillance manual.
- Overseeing reporting related to deposition, quality control and site water balance.
- Liaising with the Engineer of Record and the Gibraltar water management team for mine water systems maintenance and operation.
- Organizing geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing.
- Managing contractors and external resources related to TSF activities.
- Leading and supporting the growth and professional development of EITs.
- Managing a wide variety of aspects in support of operations including operational support, guidance, and production reporting.
- Reviewing technical monitoring reports.
- Optimizing deposition and sand production.
- Deposition and construction scheduling.
- Quality control and risk management for tailings deposition.
- Budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking.
Education & Experience:
- A degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, or other related field of Engineering.
- Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) registered with or eligible to transfer to EGBC.
- At least 5–7 years of experience related to tailings storage design/management within the mining industry.
- Project management experience.
- Advanced analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of software.
- Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Minesight and survey equipment would be considered an asset.
- Possess and maintain a valid Canadian Driver’s License.
Compensation:
At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession planning programs. Additionally, our compensation & benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
How to Apply:
To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Taseko website at www.tasekomines.com/careers or by sending your resume and cover letter to jobs@gibraltarmine.com. Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Senior Engineer, Tailings employer: Gibraltar Mine
Taseko Mines Limited is an exceptional employer located in Williams Lake, BC, offering a dynamic work environment at the Gibraltar Mine, one of Canada's largest open-pit copper mines. With a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, and opportunities for professional growth through development programs. The vibrant community offers recreational activities and a supportive culture, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the mining industry.
