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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Elko - Senior Tailings and Heap Leach Engineer - **Company:** BROOKVIEW DEVELOPMENT LLC - **Location:** Elko, NV, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Heap (Data Structure) - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us06115b4290a75b96ba9d509fe83ac1c4/eaa ## About the Role * 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 * Knowledge of water management practice and water balance modeling preferred * 2 to 5 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred * Strong oral and written communication skills required * Ability to work in a team required ## Description Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Tailing and Heap Leach Engineer.. As an Engineer specializing in Tailings and Heap Leach Management, you will play a crucial role to ensure that the design, construction, operation, monitoring, and closure of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and heap leach facilities (HLFs) at the Carlin Complex are following regulatory requirements, the Barrick Tailings and Heap Leach Management Standards, and the Global Industry Standard on Tailing Management (GISTM). Your responsibilities will involve a combination of technical expertise, fieldwork, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. Responsibilities: * A strong health and safety leader that strives for personal and site-wide excellence. * Conduct regular inspections and monitoring of TSFs and HLFs * Contribute to the development and implementation of tailings management plans, and standard operating procedures, aligning them with GISTM guidelines. * Work closely with operating teams, mining engineers, environmental specialists, outside consultants, and Engineers of Record to ensure effective facility management. * Review and interpret monitoring data: groundwater levels, seepage, settlement, and other relevant parameters to ensure stability and performance of TSFs and HLFs * Effectively communicate geotechnical findings, conclusions and recommendations to Process, Mine Operations and Engineering personnel. * Manage geotechnical drilling investigation programs. * Provide input and support during the reclamation and closure of TSFs or HLFs that have reached the end of their mine life. * Provide regular updates on water and mass balance modeling results to inform decision-making and optimize fluid management strategies around TSFs and HLFs. * Participate in interdisciplinary teams to address challenges and find innovative solutions. ## Related Videos - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Turbocharged: Writing High-Performance C# and .NET Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/394-turbocharged-writing-high-performance-c-and-net-code) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)