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Carlin - Superintendent, Tailing and Heap Leach

Barrick Gold Corporation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2026

About the role


  • Brief Description
    • The Tailings & Heap Leach superintendent will be responsible for management of 6 tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and 4 heap leach facilities (HLFs) at the Carlin Complex Gold Quarry area.
  • Qualifications
    • Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or related engineering degree or equivalent experience required.                                                          
    • Knowledge of Tailings and Heap leach operations and construction required.
    • Professional Engineer designation preferred.
    • 10 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Ability to work in a team required

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Fulfill the responsible tailings facility engineer (RTFE) role for the South Area facilities.
  • Support internal budgeting and work plans required for South Area TSF/HLF management.
  • Manage the supporting one support engineer.
  • Communicate and coordinate with other site departments, site leadership, and corporate leadership.
  • Review water and tailings deposition models. Ensure adequate model calibration and regular reporting.
  • Review of engineering designs and construction packages, site investigation plans, and technical reports.
  • Management and coordination of external consultants including the engineer-of-record for each TSF/HLF.
  • Stay up-to-date with the state of practice in geotechnical and tailings engineering.
  • Participate in technical evaluations, risk assessments, and mitigation strategy development.
  • Develop and manage the corrective action plan and critical controls management plan for all TSFs/HLFs.
  • Ensure conformance to Barrick standards, GISTM, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure facility inspections and reviews are completed
  • Ensure reclamation requirements are included in facility design

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Company

Barrick Gold Corporation

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