22h ago
Tailings Engineer
Elkford, BC
$108k-$131k / year
full-timemid
💼 About This Role
You'll serve as the primary technical resource for tailings and water retaining structures at a steelmaking coal mine in British Columbia. You'll implement surveillance programs, develop operational manuals, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe tailings management. This role offers a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off in the scenic Elk Valley.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Implement surveillance, inspection, monitoring, and maintenance plans for tailings structures.
- Develop and maintain short-range plans for tailings and water management.
- Conduct monthly reconciliation of plans and mass balance analyses.
- Report performance and coordinate with site leadership and external entities.
📋 Requirements
- Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Environmental or Geological Engineering.
- Minimum four years operational, construction, or design experience in mining.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with mine tailings or water dam management.
- Tailings operational experience including dam construction planning.
- Understanding of geotechnical investigation methods and soil mechanics.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 💰 Two Annual Bonus Plans
- 🏥 Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- 📈 Retirement Package
- 🧘 Health Lifestyle Account
📨 Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks · AI estimate
- 1Application Review· 1-2 weeks
- 2Phone Screen· 30 min
- 3Technical Interview· 1 hour
- 4Offer· 1-2 weeks
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