Posted 16 months ago
Senior Engineer, Tailings
@ Gibraltar Mine
British Columbia
Overview
Gibraltar Mine is hiring a Senior Tailings Engineer in McLeese Lake, BC, to keep the tailings storage facility compliant with BC's mine health, safety and reclamation code. The work covers dam integrity, deposition planning, capital construction projects and mentoring engineers-in-training. The posting states a full-time role with a salary range of $124,600 to $155,800.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with BC mining health, safety and reclamation code
- Lead complex TSF capital construction projects
- Review technical proposals, designs and reports
- Manage geotechnical investigations and contractors
- Support engineers-in-training
Requirements summary:
- P.Eng. registered or eligible with EGBC
- 5 to 7 years tailings storage experience in mining
- Project management experience
- Degree in civil, geotechnical, mining or related engineering
- Valid Canadian driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-07-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil engineering, Geotechnical engineering, Mining engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Gibraltar Mine
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Full company description
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world. As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British Columbia and Arizona. Taseko’s corporate strategy is to grow the company sustainably and profitably by focusing on the continued operations of the Company’s foundational asset, the Gibraltar Mine, while also developing its pipeline of high-quality advanced- stage development projects. The long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine (75% owned) located in south-central BC, is a state-of-the-art facility that has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. It is second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, producing an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum per year, and supporting a 700+ person workforce. Taseko is also advancing the Florence Copper project in Arizona – a near-term copper producer with an unparalleled energy, water and GHG profile per unit of production. Florence Copper is a unique ‘in-situ copper recovery’ project which, once in production, will significantly increase Taseko’s annual metal production, delivering a necessary metal our society requires for a low-carbon future. In addition, Taseko also owns the Yellowhead copper project and the Aley niobium project providing the Company with a diverse development opportunity.
- LinkedIn followers
- 14,917
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 342
- Reported office locations
- 12th Floor - 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4H1, CA
- 172 Second Ave N, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z6, CA
- 10251 Gibraltar Mine, McLeese Lake, British Columbia V0L 1P0, US
- 1575 w E Hunt Hwy, Florence, Arizona 85132, US
- Business categories
- Mining
- Mining Technology
- Mineral
- Other recorded names
- Yellowhead
- Gibraltar Mine
- Taseko Mines
- Trekor Metals Limited
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- No
- Reported total investment
- 930,255,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world. As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
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Position Title | Senior Engineer, Tailings |
Employment Type | Full-Time |
Organization | Gibraltar Mine |
Location | Mcleese Lake, BC |
Reporting Relationship | Superintendent, Environment and Tailings |
Salary Range | $124,600 to 155,800 |
About Trekor
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States.
Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others — from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona’s Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation.
Trekor goes Beyond Potential.
For more information visit our website www.Trekormetals.com.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Tailings Engineer to ensure compliance with the Health, Safety, and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia and to promote a safety-first culture. In this role, you will provide technical support to Mill Operations, focusing on dam integrity and effective tailings deposition. You will lead complex TSF capital construction projects, collaborate with the Engineer of Record, and oversee maintenance operations.
Key responsibilities include reviewing technical proposals, monitoring compliance with deposition plans, and managing geotechnical investigations. You'll also support the professional growth of Engineers-in-Training (EITs) and optimize operational processes, budgeting, and reporting. If you are a safety-focused leader with a passion for environmental stewardship, we invite you to apply for this dynamic position.
Core Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia.
- Participate in and promote a safety-first culture.
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety, risk management, and environmental rules and procedures.
- Provide technical support and operational targets to Mill Operations as needed to ensure dam integrity and performance through ongoing safe and effective tailings deposition to meet design and storage requirements.
- Lead and direct large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary projects associated with TSF (Tailings Storage Facility) capital construction projects.
- Liaise with the Engineer of Record and the Gibraltar tailings management team for maintenance and operation of the TSF.
- Review technical proposals, design work, and report packages.
- Monitor, compile and review data to ensure compliance with the tailings deposition plan.
- Update and ensure compliance with the TSF Operation, Maintenance & Surveillance manual.
- Oversee reporting related to deposition, quality control and the site water balance.
- Liaise with the Engineer of Record and the Gibraltar water management team for maintenance and operation of the mine water management systems.
- Organize geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing.
- Manage contractors and external resources related to TSF activities.
- Lead and support the growth and professional development of EITs.
- Manage a wide variety of aspects in support of operations including:
- Operational support, guidance, and production reporting.
- Review of technical monitoring reports.
- Optimization of deposition and sand production.
- Deposition and construction scheduling.
- Quality control and risk management for tailings deposition.
- Budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking.
Education & Experience
A degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, or other related field of Engineering.
Skills & Competencies
- Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) registered with or eligible to transfer to EGBC.
- At least 5-7 years of experience related to tailings storage design/management within the mining industry.
- Project management experience.
- Advanced analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of software.
- Experience with ARCGIS, AutoCAD, Minesight and survey equipment would be considered an asset.
- Possess and maintain a valid Canadian Driver’s License.
The Community
- Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
- Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
- A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
- Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
- Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues
Compensation
At all Trekor locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.
Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Trekor website at www.Trekormetals.com/careers/.
Trekor is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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