Senior Tailings Engineer

Turner Mining Group - Senior Tailings Engineer

Do you love mining and civil projects? Do you think differently? Are you ready to define the future of this industry?

We've been waiting for you! Turner Mining Group is committed to changing the way mining companies do business. We develop our people. We partner with our clients. We believe in win, win, win.

We are looking for a dynamic and talented mining engineer to fill a Senior Tailings Engineer role at our fast-growing, forward thinking mining services company. Project is located outside of Phoenix, Arizona.

Turner Mining Group is seeking an energetic civil/mining professional who can leverage their knowledge to expand upon our fast-growing business, creating best practices for project management and scalable business processes to ensure profitable operations. This person will function as a Senior Tailings Engineer, overseeing project operations, work directly with the Mine Manager, and coordinating with back-office teams. Leadership and an ability to problem solve while ensuring mining operations remain on budget and ahead of schedule. This is an opportunity to work as part of the executive leadership team in a fast-paced and flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of Tailings Management System and related industry standards of practice as they pertain to all active and inactive TSFs at mine

Provide technical review of all work performed by the EoR or other consultants related to tailings management

Coordinate and participate in internal and external TSF inspections, including those by the Independent Technical Review Board (ITRB), EoR, and State Agencies as applicable, and ensure implementation of recommendations

Track and report KPIs. Work with Tailings Superintendent to develop action plans to resolve issues

Contribute with monitoring and instrumentation planning and interpretation, QA/QC and safe plans for tailings management

Prepare tailings deposition and water management plans in collaboration with Tailings Superintendent

Develop scopes of work based on operational considerations

Collaborate with Tailings Superintendent in the preparation of short and long-term forecasts and Opex/Capex budgets for engineering projects

Mentor more junior engineers and conduct training of Operations (Supervisors and Operators) on topics related to tailings management

Ensure all consultants, contractors and vendors are working in compliance with all Pinto Valley Mine procedures.

Plan work according to TSF construction strategies, using survey and design tools.

Provide input into the formation of the Tailings department as well as long-term planning.

Assign resources and develop work schedules for TSF construction. Daily checks on building to design/QAQC checks.

Participate in and document weekly, monthly, and long-term project planning and scheduling meetings.

Maintain and assist in developing and/or reviewing standard jobs / task lists / safe work instructions, etc.

Support initiatives to optimize existing business systems, processes, practices, and equipment to improve the overall performance of the function

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

At least five years of experience working in the field of tailings or a related engineering field

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, including reviewing and writing technical reports and presentations

Strong time management skills

Knowledge of TSF design, construction, operation, maintenance, and surveillance.

Knowledge of soil mechanics, slope stability analysis and general geotechnical and civil engineering principles.

Knowledge of monitoring and survey equipment, procedures, and principles

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS/ SPECIFIC SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES:
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD).

Muk3D or other tailings management software valued

EDUCATION LEVEL / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or a related field

Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred

Benefits

Turner Mining Group offers a competitive salary, an excellent work culture, career advancement opportunities. Our team offers a benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and a 401k with company match. We believe in a work life balance and established paid vacation time off policy as well as paid time off for major holidays.

At Turner Mining Group, we encourage and celebrate an inclusive environment for all employees and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.