Senior Tailings Engineer

3 weeks ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Verrus Full time
About the Role

Verrus is seeking a highly skilled Tailings Engineer to join our team in Arizona. As a key player in copper production, we're committed to innovation and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a highly specialized and essential field.

Job Summary

The Tailings Engineer will support the Tailings Superintendent in ensuring effective short and long-term tailings planning. This role plays a critical part in the application of the Tailings Management System, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards. The successful candidate will assist in monitoring, inspection, and development of plans for tailings deposition and water removal, working to optimize performance and ensure safe tailings management practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply the Tailings Management System to achieve good practice and ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans with the Tailings Superintendent to resolve issues.
  • Contribute to monitoring, instrumentation planning, interpretation, QA/QC, and safe plans for tailings management.
  • Prepare tailings deposition and water removal plans in collaboration with the Tailings Superintendent.
  • Coordinate and participate in internal and external inspections, ensuring recommendations are implemented.
Requirements
  • Minimum of five years of experience in tailings or a relevant engineering field.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in report writing and delivering presentations.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Expertise in TSF design, construction, operation, maintenance, and surveillance.
  • Proficiency in soil and rock mechanics, stability analysis, and general geotechnical engineering principles.
  • Familiarity with civil engineering principles and survey equipment, procedures, and techniques.
  • Intermediate to Proficient computer skills (All Microsoft Office programs, AutoCAD Civil3D).
  • Minebridge Muk3D preferred.
Why This Role is a Great Opportunity

In this crucial position, you'll oversee the development and execution of strategies that enhance the safety, stability, and sustainability of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs). Collaborating closely with senior management and technical experts, you'll ensure compliance with evolving industry standards while driving innovative practices in tailings deposition, water management, and environmental protection.



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