Chief Engineer (Tailings, Crushed Leach & Water)
Parttime: 0 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Mining
Introduction
Brunel is currently searching for a Chief Engineer (Tailings, Crushed Leach & Water) this is a permanent position located in either Tucson, Arizona or Silver City, New Mexico supporting our client who are a large global mining company.
About this role
- Supervise, provide guidance, mentorship, leadership, and technical expertise; organize resources, and evaluate performance relative to established systems.
- Act as Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) for assigned TSF(s).
- Provide subject matter expertise in a relevant discipline to support and continuously improve the framework for sustaining stewardship, stability, and risk management for FCX tailings, crushed leach, and/or water dams.
- Serve as resource for Geotechnical and Hydrological information and analysis.
- Serves as RTFE for assigned TSF(s) and is responsible for the integrity of the TSF(s).
- Responsible for the scope of work and budget requirements for the tailing's facility, including risk management.
- Responsible for liaising with the EoR, operations, planning, regulatory affairs, social performance, and environment teams.
- Responsible for the implementation of the design.
- Responsible for the establishment of a change management system.
Is this you?
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum and seven (7) years of experience in related engineering field or other closely related field; OR
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum and three (5) years of experience in related engineering field or other closely related field
- Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geologic, Geotechnical, or Hydrologic Engineering or a related field of Engineering
- Able to demonstrate technical competence through design and/or operations experience in at least one of the following work areas: tailings storage facilities, crushed leach facilities, water dams, process water balance, and/or slurry transport.
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English to a diversely educated audience
- Present a positive, professional image
- Self-motivated, energetic, able to execute, and client-service oriented
- Be able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
What we offer
Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and relocation package.