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Carlin - Manager, Tailings and Heap Leach

locationCarlin, NV 89822, USA
PublishedPublished: 7/16/2026
Mining Production
  • Brief Description
    • The Tailings & Heap Leach Manager will be responsible for overall management of 15 tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and 5 heap leach facilities (HLFs) at the Carlin Complex.
  • Qualifications
    • 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.
    • 10-15 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred .
    • Strong oral and written communication skills required.
    • Ability to work in a team required.


Responsibilities
  • Manage the supporting TSF/HLF management site team including one superintendent and two support engineers.
  • Fulfill the responsible tailings facility engineer (RTFE) role for the North Area facilities.
  • Prepare and manage internal budgets and work plans required for TSF/HLF management.
  • Maintain regular communication with qualified NGM site and corporate personnel for specialist review of geotechnical, hydrological, hydrogeological, and environmental issues.
  • 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 of engineering designs and construction packages, site investigation plans, and technical reports.
  • Management and coordination of 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


Job Identification 240347

Posting Date 2026-07-15

Job Schedule Full time

Job Category Processing

Locations Carlin, NV, United States