USA
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: July 18, 2025

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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.

What are you going to do 

  • 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.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • 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.

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