Director of Tailings Solutions
Black & VeatchAbout the role
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 115104
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K matching and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Fuels & Natural Resources (F&NR) Sector, Director of Tailings Solutions. The purpose of this role is to assist our mining operations clients identify and implement optimal tailings solutions tailored to their specific site conditions, operational goals, and budget. The Director will work with a team to develop holistic tailings strategies for clients using the best available technologies while considering key factors such as cost, land use, corporate responsibility objectives, and operational performance. By continuously monitoring emerging technologies and facilitating collaboration between mine operators and technology providers to accelerate the development and proof of concept of new solutions.
The team will also develop improved tools for risk assessment, project evaluation, and decision-making to support better outcomes for tailings management. Finally, this role will promote best practices across the industry through publications, training programs, and engagement with professional societies. We aim to help operators address site-specific tailings challenges while continuously identifying lower- cost solutions that expand accessibility and improve industry performance.
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement and Problem Definition
- Engage with mining clients and key stakeholders to understand site-specific needs, operational constraints, and tailings management challenges.
- Facilitate workshops and collaborative brainstorming sessions to define project objectives and identify potential solution pathways.
Solution Development
- Develop tailored tailings management solutions that address operational, environmental, and economic requirements.
- Apply subject matter expertise, creativity, and knowledge of emerging technologies to identify optimal approaches.
- Stay current with new and developing technologies and evaluate their applicability to mining operations.
Technical Evaluation and Implementation
- Design and coordinate test work programs to evaluate potential tailings solutions
- Review, analyze, and interpret laboratory and pilot-scale test results.
- Support the detailed engineering, execution, and initial operation of projects to ensure the original design intent is maintained.
Decision Support and Communication
- Clearly communicate evaluation results, trade-offs, and recommended solutions through technical reports and presentations.
- Guide stakeholders through structured decision-making processes.
- Facilitate multi-accounts analysis and other structured evaluation approaches.
Collaboration and Industry Engagement
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including geotechnical, process, environmental, and operational specialists.
- Work with technology providers to accelerate development and proof-of-concept for emerging tailings technologies.
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