Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for an Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager to join the Water Management Team at our Grants closure site.  This role oversees day to day groundwater treatment operations, plans and executes projects to ensure ongoing treatment success, makes strategic operational and closure recommendations, and will collaborate with other site staff to plan and prepare for site reclamation milestone projects.  The Operations Superintendent will routinely plan, schedule and perform or oversee engineering and technical tasks relating to the site’s groundwater treatment systems and infrastructure. 

At Barrick, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning 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:

• Oversee day-to-day groundwater treatment operations, including supervision of RO Operator hourly staff
• Collaborate with other staff on all projects pertaining to groundwater treatment, site reclamation, engineering, construction, reclamation and decommissioning work including work scope, schedule, and budget
• Ensure on-going communication and cooperation with other site personnel to optimize the ability for all to obtain the necessary information and/or accomplish a shared objective
• Manage the preparation and administration of consultant and contractor contracts
• Participate in preparation of comprehensive technical reports to support groundwater reclamation activities based on collected data, capital and O&M costs, and health & safety
• Liaise with tailings storage facilities (TSF) Engineer of Record to ensure the stability of the onsite TSFs as to not pose a potential risk to human health and/or the environment
• Facilitate organizing and scheduling of “water watch” call out activities

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field is required
• Greater than 5 years of experience in the mining, construction, or consulting industry is required
• Possess and apply project management skills to multiple projects pertaining to groundwater operations, reclamation, and decommissioning is required
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles pertaining to tailings storage facilities monitoring and maintenance is a plus
• Knowledge of process engineering principles pertaining to water treatment plant operations and maintenance is a plus
• Willingness to work during non-work hours should upset conditions occur at the site is required
• Have a demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team of peers and junior site personnel, while maintaining effective working relationships with other personnel and/or consultants/contractors is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written, with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with all levels of the organization required
• Knowledge of regulatory constraints related to radioactive material and activities is a plus

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Barrick 

At Barrick, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners. Our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold  and copper 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. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick has gold and copper mining operations and projects in 13 countries in North and South America, Africa, Papua New Guinea and Saudi Arabia. Our diversified portfolio spans many of the world’s prolific gold districts and is focused on high-margin, long-life assets.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol B, and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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