Tailings Foreman

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tailings Operations Lead day-to-day tailings facility operations
• Ensure proper classification and routing of tailings material, including coarse material for dam construction and fines for deposition areas
• Coordinate tailings deposition activities in accordance with approved operating plans and EoR design parameters
• Support tailings lifts, waste rock relocation, and facility development activities
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements where required
• Contractor & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Direct and coordinate contractors performing earthworks, dam raises, and related construction activities
• Work closely with Mill Operations to ensure suitable tailings material is available for construction and deposition requirements
• Coverage with Maintenance to align equipment availability and repairs with operational priorities
• Partner with Environmental personnel to ensure monitoring and compliance obligations are met
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards, permits, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain alignment with EoR recommendations and facility operating criteria
• Identify and mitigate operational risks that could impact tailings facility integrity
• Participate in inspections, audits, investigations, and emergency preparedness activities
• Maintain accurate operational records and reporting

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in tailings operations within a mining environment
• Experience supporting tailings deposition, dam construction, or tailings facility management
• Strong understanding of tailings operations, slurry management, and operational risk
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating across multiple departments
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of mining, environmental, and tailings regulatory requirements