- A stimulating values-based work environment
- A culture of collaboration and inclusion
- Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
- Career development opportunities
- A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
- A competitive total compensation program
- A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
- Instrumentation Mentor and provide guidance for the Tailings Dam Technicians Implementation and management of the geotechnical database Manage all instrumentation infrastructure and data for the Rainy River Mine and provide quality assurance on data acquisition Develop risk assessment procedures based on instrumentation performance that recommend actions to maintain the sustainability of operations and safety
- Inspections & Reporting Subject matter expert on the Operation, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) Manual Monthly, and annual instrumentation/construction reporting of tailings and water diversion structures Conduct and report on monthly inspections of all tailings dams and water diversion structures Manage the Action Log for previous and future Dam Safety Inspections and Dam Safety Reviews
- Design Review and perform design analyses, including stability and seepage analyses Preparation of technical deliverables such as proposals and reports Input and review of the Tailings Deposition Plan and Water Balance Models
- Internal Tailings Review Board (ITRB) Act as the New Gold - Rainy River Mine liaison for the ITRB Manage the Action Log for previous and future ITRB meetings
- Other Work closely with New Gold Capital Projects, Mine Operations, Environmental, and Mill Work closely with design consultants and the Engineer of Record (EOR) Ensure the company's operation is operating within accordance to the Mining Association of Canada Guidelines (MAC) Subject matter expert on CDA Dam Safety Guidelines Work on continuous improvement for Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Champion moving the operation to obtain AAA status with MAC guidelines
- Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
- P. Eng. designation is required
- At least 5 years' experience in dam and storage projects, preferably in an operational environment
- Knowledge of Dam Industry guidelines
- Experience in investigation and construction phase services
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Team player with good organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in various environments when required
- Split time between office and field (driving and walking)
- Occasional moderate lifting is required (50 lbs)
- Team environment, with regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings
- Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
- Extended Health & Dental Benefit
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
- Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
- Camp and Travel provided or Relocation Package
Senior Tailings Dam Engineer - Emo, Canada - New Gold Inc
Description
Make an impact at Canada's premier mining company.
When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.
New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
Rainy River Mine
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.
About The Role
Schedule: 14 days in, 14 days off - 12 hour days
Position Reports To: Capital Projects Manager
Position Overview
The Tailings Dam Engineer (TDE) will be responsible for ensuring the Rainy River Mine is operating above industry best practices, while being a subject matter expert on all regulatory requirements that relates to tailings dams. The incumbent will strive for continuous improvement leading with integrity, creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
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