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Tailings Operations Engineer

Employer
Hudbay Minerals
Location
Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 7, 2020

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Category
Engineering
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
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Who We Are:

Hudbay is a Canadian integrated mining company with operations, development properties and exploration activities across the Americas principally focused on the discovery, production and marketing of base and precious metals.

The Opportunity:

The Tailings Operations Coordinator will provide technical and on-site support to ensure the tailings and water management facilities are managed, constructed, operated and maintained according to current recognized industry standards and best practices. This position will support the Superintendent Tailings (Responsible Person for Hudbay's tailings and water management facilities) and work with a team to achieve this goal; teamwork and collaboration will be expected amongst the Director of Health, Safety and Environment; the Environment Department staff; the Capital Projects Group; and various consultants and contractors, including the Engineer of Record.

This position would manage and coordinate activities for tailings and water management facilities in Hudbay's Manitoba Business Unit, located in Flin Flon and Snow Lake, Manitoba.

The position is located in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Routine travel will be required to other Hudbay tailings and water management facilities in northern Manitoba, including Snow Lake, Manitoba.

Relocation packages and housing assistance is available to move you and your family to the vibrant community of Flin Flon, MB. *Please note this is not a "fly-in-fly-out" opportunity.*

Accountabilities:

• Provide technical support and coordination to ensure operations conform with design intent.

• Assist in development and implementation of the dam safety program, including Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) documents, Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRP).

• Support development and implementation of a site maintenance program.

• Assess and update risk with team members.

• Develop operational procedures/plans for tailings deposition and water management plans.

• Perform routine inspections and monitoring.

• Oversee instrumentation program and provide technical support.

• Participate in training programs and provide technical guidance to staff.

• Support coordination for external review, including: Independent Peer Review Board (IPRB), Dam Safety Inspections (DSIs) and Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs).

• Regularly update applicable Hudbay dam safety documentation and maintain documents and data records for the tailings and water management facilities.

• Support engineering firms by reviewing technical documents and recommendations.

Requirements:

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mining/Geological Engineering or related engineering field from an accredited curriculum is required.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) accreditation, or eligible for immediate registration in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Professional Engineer accreditation (P.Eng.) is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years experience in tailings and water management facility design, construction, operation and closure.

• Class 5 Driver's License and familiarity with driving on active mine sites.

• Experience and knowledge in the principles and practices of civil, geological, geotechnical and hydrological engineering.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.

• Experience implementing tailings and water management facility policies and compiling dam safety documentation.

• Proficient with MS Office software, and related engineering software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GoldSim, GeoStudio, etc.).

• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.

• Experience installing, collecting, managing and interpreting geotechnical/hydrotechnical instrumentation and survey data.

• Experience in performing site investigations (i.e. drilling and test pits), laboratory testing, soil characterization and slope stability analyses.

• Experience with cost estimating for civil earthwork projects, project scheduling and project controls is an asset.

• Familiarity in surface water hydrology, design and implementation of water control ditches, spillways and instrumentation, and groundwater hydrology principles is an asset.

• Act in a manner that ensures the health and safety of yourself and others. Identify and act to correct potential workplace hazards. Familiar with applicable workplace safety regulations.

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