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2026CAH - Sr. Tailings Engineer

Edmonton, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop and maintain tailings deposition plans, ensuring alignment with mine production schedules, geotechnical requirements, and regulatory frameworks for oil sands operations.

Role type

Senior Individual Contributor Tailings Engineer

Builds

Tailings deposition plans, dyke construction schedules, and operational execution strategies

Domain

Mining (Oil Sands) / Geotechnical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Mine Planning & Design)

Required skills

Tailings planning, Dyke construction, Mine sequencing integration, Regulatory compliance, Geotechnical analysis, Technical presentation, Team leadership

Preferred skills

Oil sands tailings planning, Deswik software, Muk3D software

Technologies

Deswik, Muk3D

Responsibilities

Develop tailings plans aligned with production and regulatory requirements; Integrate deposition strategies with mine sequencing and water management; Prepare presentations and visualizations for stakeholders; Provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff; Support field operations and improve planning processes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties

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