Environmental Manager (Tailings / Gold / Geotechnical) - South America

About the role

Gatesource HR is recruiting an Environmental Manager for a South American gold mine. The role oversees environmental management programs and ensures the safe design, operation and monitoring of tailings storage facilities, while keeping compliance with environmental regulations, international tailings standards and best practices in mine waste management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the design, operation and monitoring of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) so they perform safely and in compliance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits and corporate environmental standards.
• Implement and oversee cyanide management and detoxification systems in line with industry best practice.
• Monitor and manage water quality, seepage control, dust suppression and rehabilitation programs.
• Develop and oversee tailings deposition strategies for reprocessed or newly generated materials.
• Lead and support environmental impact assessments (EIA), monitoring programs and regulatory reporting.
• Align work with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and other international tailings guidelines.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations and environmental teams to keep tailings and environmental management safe and sustainable.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental management, tailings management or mine waste management.
• Experience with TSF design, monitoring systems and operational management.
• Knowledge of cyanide management practices and mining environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with international tailings standards, including GISTM, is preferred.
• Experience in gold mining or mineral processing operations is advantageous.