Senior Tailings Engineer

CSG Talent is working with an established Canadian mining operator to recruit a Senior Tailings Engineer for one of its operating mines in British Columbia.

This is a strong opportunity for a tailings engineer who wants to move closer to operations, take greater ownership of a TSF and see the direct impact of their work.

The client is particularly open to engineers currently working within tailings or geotechnical consultancy who are interested in making the move to the operator side.

You don't necessarily need 10-15+ years behind you. What matters more is having gained broad experience across different aspects of tailings engineering and management.

The Role

You'll join an established tailings team and provide technical support to site operations while helping ensure the safe management, construction and ongoing performance of the site's Tailings Storage Facilities.

You'll work closely with the Tailings Manager, Engineer of Record, operations teams and EITs, combining technical engineering with project delivery and operational responsibility.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the safe operation and management of the site's TSFs
• Tailings deposition planning, monitoring and optimisation
• Supporting site water balance and mine water management
• Leading and supporting TSF capital construction projects
• Working closely with the Engineer of Record
• Reviewing designs, technical proposals and engineering reports
• Organising geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing
• Supporting dam surveillance, monitoring and risk management
• Maintaining and updating TSF Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance documentation
• Managing contractors and external engineering resources
• Supporting quality control associated with tailings construction and deposition
• Managing schedules, budgets, forecasts and cost tracking
• Mentoring and supporting the professional development of EITs

What We're Looking For

Ideally you'll have around 5-10 years of tailings or geotechnical engineering experience, although the breadth and quality of that experience is more important than simply the number of years.

Your experience could have been gained with either a mining company or engineering consultancy.

We're particularly interested in people who have gained exposure across several areas of tailings, rather than focusing on one narrow discipline.

This could include:

• Tailings Storage Facility design or management
• Tailings deposition planning
• Dam construction and raises
• Geotechnical engineering
• CQA / quality control
• Water balance or mine water management
• TSF monitoring and surveillance
• Working with mine operators and Engineers of Record
• Project and contractor management

You'll also need:

• A degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining or a related Engineering discipline
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility to register/transfer with EGBC
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work effectively with both technical teams and mine operations
• A valid Canadian Driver's Licence

Why Consider the Move?

For someone currently working in consultancy, this is an opportunity to move from advising operators to taking direct ownership of a facility.

You'll also be joining an established tailings team rather than being the only tailings specialist on site. You'll work alongside experienced leadership and the Engineer of Record while also helping develop the EITs coming through the team.

The working arrangement provides a long weekend every two weeks, as well as company transport between Williams Lake and the mine site.

The wider package includes:

• Annual short-term incentive / bonus
• Strong employer pension matching
• Health and wellness allowance
• Company transport to and from site
• Temporary accommodation support for relocation

Williams Lake, BC

The position requires relocation to the Williams Lake area of British Columbia.

For someone who enjoys being outdoors, the area offers extensive mountain biking and hiking trails, fishing, paddling, camping and nearby skiing.

If you've been considering a move from tailings consultancy into an operator, or you're already working client-side and want greater ownership of a TSF, I'd be keen to speak.