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

  1. 1Application Review· 1-2 weeks
  2. 2Phone Screen· 30 min
  3. 3Technical Interview· 1 hour
  4. 4Offer· 1-2 weeks
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