Director, Tailings

The Director of Tailings Engineering provides global technical leadership, governance, and strategic direction for all tailings storage facility (TSF) management activities across the organization. This role ensures the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and long‑term stewardship while driving innovation and supporting major projects, M&A activities, and asset‑level execution. The position also plays a key leadership role in talent development, technical oversight, and cross‑functional collaboration within the CTO Technical team.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Leadership

• Champion a culture where safety is the first value, consistently modeling behaviors aligned with AGA’s Safety Vision and Values.
• Support incident and accident investigations as required.

Technical Governance & Operational Support

• Provide expert technical guidance to global operations, projects, and full asset potential initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Engineers of Record (EORs), Independent Tailings Review Boards (ITRBs), external vendors, OEMs, research institutions, and GTMI partners.
• Monitor and report on TSF compliance, supporting on‑site deposition planning and execution teams.
• Lead technical input into Life of Mine (LOM) planning for TSF strategy, capacity, and closure considerations.
• Provide due‑diligence support for M&A activities and contribute to project stage‑gate reviews.
• Identify emerging technologies and innovations in tailings management; collaborate closely with Digital Technology teams and Business Units to evaluate and implement new solutions.
• Actively contribute to the CTO Technical team’s initiatives and objectives.

People & Talent Development

• Demonstrate and reinforce company values in all interactions, internal and external.
• Partner with BU GMs and Process Managers on succession planning and talent management for tailings professionals.
• Serve as a mentor to tailings staff across operational and technical roles.
• Support the Tailings Discipline Lead in maintaining and enhancing the Tailings Discipline Framework.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant mining industry experience.
• Advanced technical expertise in tailings management, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, hydraulic engineering, and industry standards.
• Strong capability in operational management, business planning, and operational excellence.
• Proven project management experience.
• Ability to manage long‑term (5+ year) production and deposition planning while balancing competing priorities with corporate strategy.
• Comprehensive understanding of the mining value chain (geology, mining, geotechnical, metallurgy, engineering, tailings, and projects).
• Established industry network and strong stakeholder‑relationship skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing abilities.
• Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and independent decision‑making capability.
• Strong leadership skills with experience directing high‑performing technical teams.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to team and personal performance excellence.
• Willingness to take well‑reasoned positions on critical issues.
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive business travel.