Barrick - Senior Projects Engineer, Closure Projects

Responsibilities

• Visible safety leadership in line with our value of creating a Zero Harm Workplace.
• Provide operational oversight and project leadership at legacy sites in the western U.S., as required to support active reclamation and closure execution.
• Develop and implement project execution and management plans for earthworks projects, infrastructure upgrades, and technical studies.
• Track budgets and provide internal reports.
• Provide written and verbal project updates to internal leadership to motivate funding and support.
• Aid in refining and implementing comprehensive final closure strategies, with a focus on regulatory pathways and stakeholder engagement.
• Support final closure projects strategy and planning through execution to ensure these are completed in accordance with plan, schedule, and within the approved budget.
• Ensure ongoing communication and cooperation with all site personnel to foster their development and identify opportunities to improve closure outcomes.
• Act as Barrick’s owner’s representative during planning and execution phases to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support and field management for consultants and contractors.
• Support community and stakeholder engagement in collaboration with site and corporate management to advance closure and post-closure obligations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of practical experience in mining, extractive industries or industrial operations, construction or consulting industry.
• Flexibility to travel and be based at legacy sites in the western U.S. for at least two weeks per month.
• Project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, are required.
• Project management skills pertaining to water management operations, mine reclamation and rehabilitation are desired.
• Working knowledge of regulatory constraints related to water management, environmental aspects and closure activities is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in geotechnical principles pertaining to tailings storage facilities’ maintenance and monitoring is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Agile mindset with the ability to think creatively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who is willing to work in a variety of capacities as needed to drive delivery of projects.
• Valid driver license.