Principal - Mine Tailings and Closure
Core
Senior technical subject matter expert for tailings management, water management, reclamation, and mine closure at the Kearl Oil Sands operation, providing strategic leadership and technical governance.
Role type
Principal, senior IC technical leader
Builds
Long-range strategies for tailings, water management, reclamation, and closure; internal standards and governance frameworks
Domain
Oil sands mining / Environmental engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
tailings management, water management, reclamation, mine closure, geotechnical engineering, dam safety, open pit mining operations, regulatory agency interaction, strategic decision-making, team leadership, technical standards development
Preferred skills
oil sands mining operations, Alberta/Canada regulatory frameworks, major project approvals, stakeholder engagement (Indigenous communities, regulators), risk-based decision making, technical assurance reviews, executive presentation, academic collaboration
Technologies
autonomous haul truck fleet, next-generation mining techniques
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex, multi-disciplinary planning, design, and execution activities; Guide the development of long-range strategies for tailings, water management, reclamation, and closure; Represent Imperial with industry associations, regulators, government agencies, and technical forums; Identify, evaluate, and champion emerging technologies and innovative practices; Develop, review, and maintain internal standards, technical guidelines, governance frameworks, and best practices; Actively support and mentor mining and mineral processing professionals; Provide independent technical challenge and expert review of major decisions, designs, and strategies
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship