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Work as a member of a crew to irrigate leach pad and conduct frequent maintenance to maintain barren solution system and process targets. KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: * Work in a safe and respectful ...

Electrical Lead

Reno, NV · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

The Spring Valley Project is a large-scale open pit gold heap leach operation, with a >10 year mine life and a production profile in excess of 300,000 oz annually. Using 300-ton class autonomous ...

Project Manager

Mojave, CA · On-site

$165K - $212.75K/yr

The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods and the cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore. Where We Are Golden Queen ...

Mechanical Lead

Winnemucca, NV · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

The Spring Valley Project is a large-scale open pit gold heap leach operation, with a >10 year mine life and a production profile in excess of 300,000 oz annually. Using 300-ton class autonomous ...

Metallurgist

Golden Valley, AZ · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The role involves optimizing heap leach performance, coordinating with mining teams, and managing costs, inventory, and metallurgical accounting. Job Responsibilities: * Safety, Environmental, and ...

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How much do heap leach jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for heap leach in the United States is $60.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.28 and $68.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Heap Leach Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Heap Leach Operator, you need a solid understanding of mineral processing, basic chemistry, and experience with heavy equipment, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant technical training. Familiarity with leaching equipment, process control systems, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies help ensure safe, efficient extraction of metals while minimizing environmental impact and operational downtime.

What are some common challenges faced by Heap Leach Operators, and how can they be addressed?

Heap Leach Operators often encounter challenges such as managing solution flow rates, preventing channeling or clogging of the heap, and ensuring proper leach pad maintenance. Addressing these challenges requires careful monitoring of solution distribution, routine inspection of equipment, and adherence to safety protocols. Operators work closely with metallurgists and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues quickly, which helps maximize metal recovery and minimize environmental impact.

What are heap leach operators?

Heap leach operators are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing the heap leaching process in mining operations. Heap leaching is a method used to extract valuable metals, such as gold, silver, or copper, from ore by stacking it in large heaps and applying a leaching solution that percolates through the material to dissolve the metals. Operators monitor solution distribution, maintain equipment, and ensure environmental and safety compliance. Their work is crucial for optimizing metal recovery and minimizing environmental impact.

What is the difference between Heap Leach vs Heap Leach?

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Since the comparison is between the same job title, Heap Leach, there is no difference. Both refer to the same process used in mining operations to extract metals from ore using a leaching method involving stacked ore and chemical solutions.

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Carlin - Geotechnical Superintendent - Tailings and Heap Leach

Carlin - Geotechnical Superintendent - Tailings and Heap Leach

Barrick Gold Corporation

Carlin, NV

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Barrick Gold rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Position Description:

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

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Geotechnical Superintendent - Tailings and Heap Leach at our Carlin  operation. safely and effectively oversee the safe and environmentally sound operation of the heap leach operation.

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:

  • Conduct critical review of site investigation plans, technical report, engineering designs and construction drawings and specifications for Tailings and Heap Leach Facilities
  • Stay up-to-date of the state of practice in geotechnical engineering applicable to the design and construction of earth structures
  • Assist in promoting and developing standardizations of engineering practices across NGM operations and projects in relation to facilities management, stewardship and site monitoring and surveillance
  • Assist and ensure site's compliance with regulatory requirements in Nevada
  • Review the Dam Safety Inspections, Dam Safety Reviews and Assurance Reviews and ensure that the recommendations are acted upon
  • Assist the sites in preparing for the Independent Third-Party Reviews, attend the scheduled reviews and ensure that the recommendations are acted upon
  • Conduct regular performance reviews of the different NGM sites and as needed develop appropriate risk mitigation plans
  • Participate in technical evaluations and risk assessments and assist in the development of mitigation strategies
  • Engage and interact with consultants providing assessment and directive recommendations of technical work
  • Ensure conformance to the Barrick Tailings and Heap Leach Management Standards
  • Ensure conformance to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management
  • Design verification to meet standard with consideration to facility failure consequence
  • Ensure facility water and depositional balances are in place and calibrated
  • Ensure reclamation requirements are included in facility design
  • Designate quantitative performance objectives for each facility and report on progress
  • Ensure facility inspections and reviews are completed
  • Maintain regular communication with qualified NGM site and corporate personnel for specialist review of geotechnical, hydrological, hydrogeological, and environmental issues
  • Ensure tailings and heap leach facilities are operated to design intent
  • Ensure design process and documents submitted by the Engineer of Record are consistent with the construction, operation, and closure performance requirements of the tailing's storage or heap facilities
  • Ensure compliance with management systems including:
    • Document control integrity
    • Management of change
    • Contractor management
  • Mentor, train and develop site-based engineers
  • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • 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
  • Professional Engineer designation preferred
  • Geotechnical/Civil Engineering experience required
  • 10 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required
  • Ability to work in a team required

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 AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
  • Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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

Our mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge.  At NGM, our mission is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

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