2026CAH - Sr. Tailings Engineer
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