Senior Tailings Engineer

Senior Tailings Engineer - 4 Day Work Week
Location: Arizona, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | 4 Days/Week

A unique opportunity has opened for a senior-level Tailings Engineer to join a well-established base metal operation in Arizona, supporting the safe, sustainable management of five Tailings Storage Facilities . This position offers a blend of technical complexity, site-wide influence, and the work-life balance of a 4-day work week.

About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced engineer to take a leading role in the performance monitoring, design input, risk management, and future planning of a multi-facility TSF network. This is a mature, complex site with varied topography, legacy infrastructure, and active raise programs. The successful candidate will play a key part in shaping long-term tailings strategies while maintaining compliance with evolving industry and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight for the safe operation and ongoing performance of five TSFs

• Conduct inspections, geotechnical assessments, and dam safety reviews in line with site and regulatory requirements

• Analyze monitoring data and provide engineering recommendations to support performance optimization and risk mitigation

• Contribute to raise planning, design reviews, and construction oversight

• Engage with external consultants and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and international standards (including GISTM)

• Collaborate with water management and environmental teams on seepage control and site water balance

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the operation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Mining Engineering (or related discipline)

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in tailings or geotechnical engineering within the mining sector

• Extensive experience working with or managing multiple TSFs, particularly in brownfield or complex legacy environments

• Strong understanding of dam safety, tailings design and monitoring systems, and regulatory compliance frameworks

• Proven ability to lead technical discussions, manage stakeholders, and contribute to strategic planning

Desirable:

• Spanish language skills (an asset, but not essential)

• Familiarity with Arizona-specific regulatory and permitting requirements

• Exposure to sites with water management or closure planning challenges

What's on Offer:

• Compressed 4-day work week providing greater flexibility and personal time

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives

• Comprehensive health and benefits package

• Relocation assistance available for qualifying candidates

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile operation with continued investment in tailings and infrastructure

• A leadership-oriented role within a collaborative, safety-focused engineering team

If you're ready to take on a senior technical challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking environment-while enjoying a better work-life balance-this is the role for you.