Carlin - Geotechnical Superintendent - Tailings and Heap Leach

About the Role

We are looking for a Geotechnical Superintendent – Tailings and Heap Leach to safely and effectively oversee the operation of the heap leach operation at our Carlin site. This role is key to maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring every person returns home safe and healthy every day while leaving a sustainable legacy in our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct critical review of site investigation plans, technical reports, engineering designs, and construction drawings and specifications for Tailings and Heap Leach Facilities.
• Stay up-to-date on the state of practice in geotechnical engineering applicable to the design and construction of earth structures.
• Assist in promoting and developing standardization of engineering practices across NGM operations and projects related to facilities management, stewardship, and site monitoring and surveillance.
• Assist and ensure site compliance with regulatory requirements in Nevada.
• Review Dam Safety Inspections, Dam Safety Reviews, and Assurance Reviews, ensuring recommendations are acted upon.
• Assist sites in preparing for Independent Third-Party Reviews, attend scheduled reviews, and ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of NGM sites and develop appropriate risk mitigation plans as needed.
• Participate in technical evaluations and risk assessments, assisting in the development of mitigation strategies.
• Engage and interact with consultants providing assessment and directive recommendations of technical work.
• Ensure conformance to the Barrick Tailings and Heap Leach Management Standards and the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.
• Perform design verification to meet standards with consideration to facility failure consequence.
• Ensure facility water and depositional balances are in place and calibrated.
• Ensure reclamation requirements are included in facility design.
• Designate quantitative performance objectives for each facility and report on progress.
• Ensure facility inspections and reviews are completed.
• Maintain regular communication with qualified NGM site and corporate personnel for specialist review of geotechnical, hydrological, hydrogeological, and environmental issues.
• Ensure tailings and heap leach facilities are operated to design intent.
• Ensure the design process and documents submitted by the Engineer of Record are consistent with construction, operation, and closure performance requirements of tailings storage or heap facilities.
• Ensure compliance with management systems including document control integrity, management of change, and contractor management.
• Mentor, train, and develop site-based engineers.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Tailings and Heap Leach operations and construction.
• Professional Engineer designation preferred.
• Geotechnical/Civil Engineering experience.
• 10 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical clinics.
• Company match share purchase program.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team with endless opportunities to grow and learn alongside industry colleagues. Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration, and development company with one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry. Barrick’s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents, including six of the world's Tier One gold mines. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States, with shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "GOLD" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year and comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities. It hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge.

At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.